In Coimbatore, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing difficulties in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, particularly due to the absence of K Annamalai, the former state president. Many young voters, inspired by Annamalai's professional background, are now considering voting for actor-politician Vijay instead. A medical student, M Seetha, expressed that without Annamalai contesting, she feels disconnected from other BJP candidates. This sentiment is echoed by former volunteers who campaigned passionately for Annamalai but have since stepped back. P. Suresh Kumar, who previously led a team of 150 volunteers, noted his lack of motivation to campaign for the BJP this time around. However, some loyalists, like Suryaprabha Natarajan, continue to support the party, emphasizing that the party's interests come first. Political analysts, such as Sumanth C Raman, argue that the BJP's alliance with the AIADMK is critical, suggesting that better relations between Annamalai and the AIADMK could have benefited both parties. The dynamics in Coimbatore reflect broader challenges for the BJP as it navigates voter preferences and internal party relationships.