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**Summary:**

This article from *The Hindu* on July 3, 2025, details a power struggle within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) in Tamil Nadu. Founder S. Ramadoss asserts that his son, “working president” Anbumani Ramadoss, does not have the authority to expel MLA R. Arul from the party. Ramadoss senior clarifies that only he, as founder, holds that power. He also addresses potential election alliances, stating no decisions will be made until consulting party councils. He also commented on several other issues, including a school education imitative, fertiliser supplies and custodial deaths.

**News Article:**

**PMK Founder Overrules Son’s Expulsion of MLA, Cites Lack of Authority**

VILLUPURAM, Tamil Nadu – July 3, 2025 – A power struggle within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has surfaced, with founder S. Ramadoss publicly contradicting his son, “working president” Anbumani Ramadoss, over the expulsion of Salem West MLA R. Arul.

Speaking to reporters, S. Ramadoss stated unequivocally that Anbumani Ramadoss acted beyond his authority in expelling Arul, accusing him of “acting in a manner that went against the party’s disciplinary rules and bringing disrepute to the party by making statements to the media”. The PMK founder asserted that only he possesses the power to remove a primary member from the party. He also clarified that while Legislature Party leader G.K. Mani could recommend the removal of Arul, who serves as the party whip in the Assembly, the final decision rests with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Addressing speculation surrounding potential alliances for the 2026 Assembly elections, Dr. Ramadoss stated that no decisions would be made until after consultations with party workers at executive and general council meetings.

In other news, Dr. Ramadoss welcomed the Tamil Nadu School Education Department’s ‘Level Up’ initiative, advocating for its expansion to include students from classes I to V. He also urged the State government to ensure an adequate supply of fertilizers for farmers anticipating an increased target for Kuruvai cultivation in the delta districts. In addition, he requested the payment of ₹1 crore compensation to the family of a custodial death victim.

The internal dispute highlights potential divisions within the PMK as it prepares for future elections.

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