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Salem, India – December 18, 2025 – Tensions are rising within the PMK (Pattali Makkal Katchi, Dr. Ramadoss faction) as Pennagaram MLA G.K. Mani publicly offered to resign amid accusations of betrayal from former Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss. Speaking to reporters in Salem, Mani stated he would step down from his MLA and party posts if Anbumani Ramadoss considered him an obstacle. Mani also questioned Anbumani’s authority to issue disciplinary notices, emphasizing that the party founder, Dr. Ramadoss, must approve any cadre removal. The internal conflict comes ahead of a key PMK state executive and general council meeting scheduled for December 29 in Salem. Mani hinted that Dr. Ramadoss may announce the party’s alliance strategy for the 2026 elections during the meeting, with the potential to contest in more assembly constituencies as part of an alliance.
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