Sun Aug 17 18:21:56 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) held a special general council meeting where a disciplinary committee report was presented outlining 16 charges against Anbumani Ramadoss, son of the party’s founder S. Ramadoss. The charges include disruptive behavior, attempts to cause a party split, misuse of social media, and other actions deemed detrimental to the PMK. S. Ramadoss addressed the meeting, acknowledging the party’s desire for a strong alliance in the upcoming 2026 elections. He also emphasized the need to reintroduce the 10.5% internal reservation for Vanniyars, stating his efforts to persuade Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on the matter. The party plans to continue protests until the reservation is implemented.

**News Article:**

**PMK Founder’s Son Faces Disciplinary Action Amid Alliance Talks**

*VILLUPURAM, August 17, 2025* – The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) is grappling with internal turmoil as a disciplinary committee report has levied 16 charges against Anbumani Ramadoss, son of party founder S. Ramadoss. The accusations, detailed at a special general council meeting held near Puducherry on Sunday, include disruptive behavior, attempts to incite a party split, misuse of social media to disparage his father, and even the alleged planting of a bugging device at S. Ramadoss’ residence.

G.K. Mani, the party’s honorary president, outlined the charges, highlighting incidents such as Anbumani’s behavior at a previous general council meeting and the convening of a rival meeting in Panayur.

Amidst this internal conflict, S. Ramadoss addressed the general council, acknowledging the party’s strong desire for a strategic alliance in the upcoming 2026 elections. “I am a doctor, and I know what is in your hearts and minds regarding alliance. It will be a good alliance,” he stated, hinting at a favorable outcome.

Ramadoss also addressed the crucial issue of the 10.5% internal reservation for Vanniyars in education and employment, previously quashed by the Supreme Court. He revealed his efforts to convince Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to reinstate the reservation and affirmed the PMK’s commitment to continue protests until the demand is met.

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