Unfair comparison.
When Himanta and Suvendu joined, BJP was already a major force in their states. In TN, party has to build from scratch against entrenched Dravidian politics.
Imagine sidelining Suvendu after the 2021 election. Political success needs persistence, not panic!
⚡I don't know why this narrative that Annamalai wasn't given an opportunity is being pushed.
The 2024 Lok Sabha election was the result of nearly three years of unrelenting support by BJP HQ to him.
Vote share is one metric; the ability to win seats and form a government is another.
Most importantly winning one's own seat is important. Take Suvedu, even at BJP's low point he beat Mamata again and again.
Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam and Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal proved they can convert effort into political outcomes.
BJP is a political party. It rewards results, not just hard work. The objective is to win elections and govern, not merely winning debates or impress core supporters.
Politics is ultimately judged by seats won, governments formed, and policies implemented.