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Summary:

Internal conflict within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has escalated. Anbumani Ramadoss, son of PMK founder S. Ramadoss, has expelled G.K. Mani, a long-time associate of the founder and the party’s former president, from the party. The expulsion was based on alleged anti-party activities. Mani disputes the expulsion, stating that Anbumani has no authority to remove him and that he remains loyal to S. Ramadoss.

News Article:

PMK in Turmoil: Anbumani Ramadoss Expels Veteran Leader G.K. Mani, Sparking Intra-Party Feud

CHENNAI/SALEM, December 26, 2025 – A major rift has erupted within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as Anbumani Ramadoss, son of party founder S. Ramadoss, has expelled long-time party leader and Pennagaram MLA G.K. Mani. The move signals a deepening internal conflict within the Tamil Nadu-based political party.

According to a statement released by what was termed “the PMK headquarters,” the party’s disciplinary action committee, headed by Dr. Anbumani, issued a notice to Mani on December 18th, citing “repeatedly acting against the interests of the party and its leadership.” When Mani failed to respond to the notice, the committee recommended his expulsion, a recommendation Anbumani swiftly accepted.

G.K. Mani, who served as PMK president for 25 years, has dismissed the expulsion, asserting that Anbumani has no right to remove him from the party. “Dr. Ramadoss is the PMK, and from day one of the party’s founding, I have been with Dr. Ramadoss,” Mani told reporters today. “How can a person [Dr. Anbumani], who is not a party member, expel me from the party? He has no right to expel me.”

Mani further claimed responsibility for Anbumani’s entry into politics and his previous positions as a Rajya Sabha member and Union Minister, suggesting Anbumani should reconcile with his father or form his own political party.

The expulsion of G.K. Mani, a loyalist of S. Ramadoss, raises serious questions about the future direction and leadership of the PMK. The internal struggle is likely to have significant repercussions for the party in the lead up to future elections. The conflict adds to the already complex political landscape of Tamil Nadu.

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