Sun Jun 29 08:40:11 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**PMK Faces Internal Strife as MLA Alleges Threats Amidst Father-Son Feud**

**Salem, India – June 29, 2025** – A deepening rift within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has spilled into the public arena, with Salem West MLA R. Arul claiming threats against party functionaries who support founder Dr. S. Ramadoss. The allegations come in response to criticism leveled by former Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss against his own father and the party’s founder.

MLA Arul, speaking to the media on Sunday, defended Dr. Ramadoss, asserting that he has been confined to his residence for two years. This statement follows Anbumani’s claims that Dr. Ramadoss has been acting erratically and appointing individuals with questionable backgrounds to key positions.

“We cannot bear Dr. Ramadoss being disrespected,” declared Arul, emphasizing the party founder’s significant contributions to the PMK. He highlighted Dr. Ramadoss’s role in elevating ordinary individuals to positions of power, contrasting this with Anbumani’s relatively young age when the party was established.

Arul also pointed out the seeming hypocrisy of Anbumani’s criticism, given that Dr. Ramadoss appointed him as party president three years prior. He alleges a social media campaign is now targeting senior party leaders who remain loyal to the founder.

The MLA urged Anbumani to heed his father’s advice, attributing the party’s recent setbacks over the past 15 years to poor guidance. He noted the absence of Dr. Ramadoss from the party’s television channel, Makkal TV, for the past six months.

While affirming Anbumani’s potential as the future of the PMK, Arul insisted that the current criticisms against Dr. Ramadoss are unacceptable. He suggested that the public would ultimately compare the sacrifices made by the founder with the actions of his son, suggesting that Dr. Ramadoss will prioritize the interests of the people and the party.

The unfolding drama highlights a deep divide within the PMK, potentially impacting its support base among the Vanniyar community, backward classes, and minorities. The party’s future direction hangs in the balance as this internal struggle continues.

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