Tue Jan 28 14:44:32 UTC 2025: ## PMK Leader Condemns Tamil Nadu CM for Blocking Vanniyar Reservation Petition

**Chennai, January 28, 2025** – Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss sharply criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today for failing to address the demand for 10.5% internal reservations for Vanniyars within the Most Backward Classes (MBC) quota. His criticism followed an incident at the inauguration of a memorial for 21 martyrs who died fighting for Vanniyar reservations.

Dr. Ramadoss alleged that officials prevented family members of the martyrs from submitting a petition to the Chief Minister reiterating their demand for the reservations. He accused the DMK government of acting “fascistically” by suppressing the families’ attempt to present their plea. He vowed to continue fighting for the implementation of the reservations despite obstacles.

Separately, VCK general secretary D. Ravikumar called for the state government to honor 12 Dalits killed in 1978, arguing they should be recognized as social justice warriors, similar to the recognition given to A. Govindasamy and the 21 reservation martyrs.

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