VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html NEW DELHI: K Annamalai launched a “political movement” after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, calling upon those passionate about “education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership” to join.”Let’s step up, take action, and be the change. Join here to begin our political movement!,” former Tamil Nadu BJP chief said in a post on X.The website showed that over 50 grassroot leaders and more than 4.5 lakh volunteers joined the movement four hours after the launch.”At We The Leaders Foundation, we believe in a governance model that is rooted in conscious leadership, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making. The Conscious Constituency Approach is designed to bridge the gap between technological advancements and human-centric leadership, ensuring inclusive, sustainable, and impactful development in every constituency,” the website said.Announcing his departure, the former IPS officer said he wanted to promote a “growth-oriented and culturally rooted” politics in Tamil Nadu and called for an end to “cult and dynastic” politics. In his resignation letter to BJP president Nitin Nabin, Annamalai said he did not want to burden the party leadership with his differing views on the state’s political direction.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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I sought permission from my leader, and she (Mamata Banerjee) granted it,” the he added.Remembering his appointment as Kolkata mayor in November 2018, Hakim noted his initial uncertainty about matching the legacy of past civic leaders, including Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das.“I never thought I could become a worthy successor to stalwarts like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, who once occupied this chair,” he said.A prominent minority face of the TMC and a key figure in its urban organisation, Hakim’s resignation came amid continued political turbulence within the party following its defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections, which saw it lose power in the state after 15 years.His exit also comes amid organisational strain within the Trinamool and a wave of councillor resignations in recent weeks, adding uncertainty to the party’s civic structure.The corporation, under TMC control since 2010, remains one of the its most important institutional bases.Hakim also made history as the first Muslim mayor of Kolkata after Independence.(With PTI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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