Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai's decision to launch a new political movement has sparked intense speculation across political circles. But what really led to his departure from the BJP?
Three major theories are currently dominating the debate.
The first is the "Vijay factor" theory - the belief that the growing momentum of TVK and actor Vijay's entry into politics encouraged Annamalai to identify a political opening in Tamil Nadu. However, Annamalai has maintained that he had informed the BJP of his decision months before the election campaign gained momentum.