Sun Jun 01 16:18:48 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

This is a news article excerpt from The Hindu, published on June 1, 2025. It reports on an attempt by PMK founder S. Ramadoss to downplay a potential rift with his son, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss. Despite some office-bearers abstaining from meetings, Ramadoss claims this is normal in politics and that performance dictates leadership roles. Anbumani Ramadoss emphasized his father’s importance to the party, highlighting the PMK’s goals of achieving power for Tamil Nadu’s development and advocating for a caste census to improve reservation benefits for various communities. He stated that the PMK is a democratic party with no permanent leader.

**News Article:**

**PMK Founder Downplays Rift with Son Amid Internal Party Dynamics**

Chennai – June 1, 2025 – PMK founder S. Ramadoss attempted to quell speculation of a growing divide with his son and current PMK president, Anbumani Ramadoss, during a press conference on Sunday. The remarks follow reports of internal party tensions, with some office-bearers reportedly absent from recent meetings called by S. Ramadoss.

“It’s not uncommon in political parties for people to be in different places,” stated Dr. Ramadoss, downplaying the significance of the absences. “We will change district secretaries based on their performance. There is no confusion.” When asked about a potential meeting with his son, he responded, “Miracles do happen.”

Meanwhile, Anbumani Ramadoss, speaking to party members from southern districts, reiterated his father’s pivotal role as a “symbol of social justice” within the PMK. He emphasized the party’s ambition to gain power to further develop Tamil Nadu. He also highlighted the importance of a caste census, not solely for the Vanniyar community but for all 377 communities benefiting from reservation, arguing that it is essential to understand who is still missing out. He announced plans to embark on a yatra (journey) across Tamil Nadu.

Anbumani further emphasized the democratic nature of the PMK, stating, “There will be no permanent leader in this party. This is a democratic party. The President is elected by the general council.”

The situation is being closely watched as the PMK navigates its internal dynamics while gearing up for future political endeavors in Tamil Nadu.

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