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K. Annamalai Biography, Family, Political Career

K. Annamalai Full Name Kuppusamy Annamalai

K. Annamalai was born on 15 August 1948 in the village of Karisaloor, located near Pavoorchatram in Tamil Nadu.

Educational Qualification Of Kuppusamy Annamalai

School in Karur, Namakkal district
B. Tech. from PSC College of Technology, Coimbatore
MBA from IIM, Lucknow (2007)

Family Details of Kuppusamy Annamalai

Father Name: Duraipandi
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Not Mentioned
Wife– Akila S. Nathan.
Children- One son.
Siblings: N/A

Kuppusamy Annamalai Professional Career

Annamalai was a 2011 batch IPS officer.UPSC Rank- 244
He served as a Civil Servant in various locations for eight years. Annamalai was fondly called Singham Annamalai in Karnataka.
Annamalai’s journey into public service began with his remarkable achievement in the civil service examination, leading to his selection as an officer in the prestigious Indian Police Service (IPS) within the Karnataka cadre. His tenure in the service was marked by notable distinctions, including the receipt of the ‘Espirts-De-Corps’ Award and the Sangay Lhaden Shenga Award during his training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA).
As an IPS Officer, Annamalai served in pivotal roles across Karnataka, notably as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udupi and Chikkamagaluru Districts, and later as the Deputy Commissioner of Police of Bangalore South. His experiences and insights garnered during his service culminated in the publication of his book, ‘Stepping Beyond Khaki,’ offering a firsthand account of his journey and the challenges faced in law enforcement.

Kuppusamy Annamalai Political Career

On 25th August 2020, he joined the BJP and was later appointed as the Vice President of the Tamil Nadu State BJP Unit.
In August 2020, Annamalai embarked on a new chapter by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, swiftly ascending to the role of State President of BJP-Tamil Nadu, marking him as the youngest to hold such a position within the party’s hierarchy. His academic prowess, with a background in engineering and management, coupled with his extensive experience in public service, underscores his capacity for dynamic leadership and transformative change.
On 2021
He contested the TN assembly elections on a BJP ticket from the ARAVAKURICHI constituency of Karur district but lost to NR Elango of DMK.
On 2024
He is contesting from the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, Tamil Nadu under the BJP banner in the 2024 general elections.

Kuppusamy Annamalai Net Worth

net worth of Rs 2,90,87,197 and liabilities amounting to Rs 25,00,000, Annamalai’s journey exemplifies a steadfast dedication to serving society and shaping a brighter future for Tamil Nadu.