Trichy: Registrations for various training programmes, including public speaking and leadership development, offered to volunteers who have joined former BJP state president K Annamalai’s new political movement, ‘We The Leaders’, have been temporarily put on hold due to an overwhelming response.
Training Programme Details
It was announced that a public speaking training programme would be held in Karur district from June 19 to 21 for volunteers. A source within the movement stated that these programmes, which have been conducted over the past few years, have seen a surge in registrations after Annamalai announced the movement following his exit from the BJP on June 5.
Volunteer Growth
The movement, which started with approximately 18,000 volunteers on Day 1, has now expanded to over 16 lakh volunteers. The source explained: “On May 29, a coordinator from Aravakurichi announced the public speaking programme. Following the launch of the movement, we received an overwhelming number of registrations. We are now streamlining and revamping the programmes to accommodate increased participation and plan the necessary logistics. While volunteer registrations will continue, the training programmes are likely to resume in a revamped format after July.”
Annamalai's Statement
Meanwhile, Annamalai addressed concerns about unauthorized use of his name and image. He stated that rumours are being spread by organizations with which his movement has no connection. “People should not use my name or photo. Our efforts, which have been started with a good purpose, will be diluted by illegitimate acts of a few,” he said on X.
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V Srivatsal: Reporting for TOI from Trichy on education, health, Tasmac and central govt bodies. Covering two other districts that include Karur and Pudukkottai. Consumed by news more often than not; and when not lost in the world of cinema.
