Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Karur, Tamil Nadu |
| Full Name | Annamalai Kuppusamy |
| Former Name | Siva Senthil Kumar |
Latest News about K. Annamalai
05/06/2026
K. Annamalai formally resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party on 5 June 2026 after meeting BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on 2 June. Following his resignation, he announced plans to expand his 'We The Leaders' initiative into a political movement that will oppose the Dravidian model of politics and contest future elections with a nationalistic approach.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Annamalai Kuppusamy |
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| Former Name | Siva Senthil Kumar |
| Birth Name | Siva Senthil Kumar |
| Place of Birth | Thottampatti, Karur, Tamil Nadu, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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Family
| Father | Kuppusamy |
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| Mother | Parameshwari |
| Spouse | Akila S. Nathan |
| Children | He has a son. |
Career
| Political Party | Independent (Formerly Bharatiya Janata Party) |
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| Political Journey | 2020: Joined Bharatiya Janata Party; 05/06/2026: Resigned from BJP primary membership |
| IPS Batch | 2011 |
| Cadre | Tamil Nadu |
| Resigned IPS | 2019 |
| State President | 2021: Became the youngest BJP Tamil Nadu State President |
| Lok Sabha Candidate | 2024: BJP candidate from Coimbatore constituency |
| State President End | 04/2025: Replaced as BJP Tamil Nadu State President by Nainar Nagendran |
| Assembly Candidate | 2021: BJP candidate from Aravakurichi constituency (Lost) |
| Current Initiative | Expanding 'We The Leaders' initiative into a political movement to contest future elections |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/annamalai_kuppusamy/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamalai-kuppusamy/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. K. Annamalai leads the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 2. Before joining BJP, he was part of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. | |
| 3. During college, K. Annamalai engaged in several societies and clubs. | |
| 4. He held civil service positions in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. | |
| 5. A follower of Sri Ramakrishna Mutt, K. Annamalai is dedicated to his beliefs. | |
| 6. Received the 'Espirts-De-Corps' Award and the Sangay Lhaden Shenga Award during training at LBSNAA. | |
| 7. Served as Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udupi and Chikkamagaluru Districts in Karnataka. | |
| 8. Served as Deputy Commissioner of Police of Bangalore South. | |
| 9. Founder of We The Leaders Foundation, focusing on organic farming, skill development, and dialogue for development. | |
| 10. Co-founder of CoRE Talent and Leadership Development. | |
| 11. Authored the book 'Stepping Beyond Khaki' about his IPS experiences. | |
| 12. Led the 'En Mann En Makkal' yatra across Tamil Nadu in 2023. | |
| 13. Contested and lost the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election from Aravakurichi. | |
| 14. Resigned from BJP on 5 June 2026 to form a new political outfit opposing the Dravidian model. |