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Summary:

A faction of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) party, led by founder S. Ramadoss, held a general council and executive committee meeting in Salem. At the meeting, Ramadoss was elected president, effectively ousting his estranged son, Anbumani Ramadoss, who leads a rival faction. Ramadoss also expelled Anbumani’s wife from her position within the party’s environmental wing. The meeting passed resolutions empowering Ramadoss to decide on alliances for the 2026 elections, expelling Anbumani’s supporters, and electing Ramadoss’s daughter, Srikanti, as working president and president of Pasumai Thaayagam. Speakers at the meeting heavily criticized Anbumani, accusing him of disrespecting his father and attempting to seize control of the party. Ramadoss hinted at forming a winning alliance for the upcoming elections and emphasized the need for the PMK to be part of the next Tamil Nadu government.

News Article:

PMK Founder Ramadoss Ousts Son, Reclaims Party Presidency Amidst Bitter Family Feud

Salem, India – December 29, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss was elected president of his faction of the party today at an executive committee and general council meeting in Salem. This move effectively sidelines his estranged son, Anbumani Ramadoss, who leads a competing faction and claims to still hold the presidency.

The meeting was marked by strong condemnations of Anbumani, with speakers accusing him of disrespect and a power grab. Ramadoss himself, visibly emotional, alluded to betrayal by a group he nurtured. Adding fuel to the fire, Anbumani’s wife, Sowmiya Anbumani, was removed from her position as president of Pasumai Thaayagam, the party’s environmental wing.

“A ‘group’ that was brought up by me is insulting me,” stated Dr. Ramadoss, referencing his son’s actions. “Now, 95% of the cadres are behind me.”

The meeting resulted in a series of key resolutions, including the election of Ramadoss’s daughter, Srikanti, as party working president and president of Pasumai Thaayagam. Crucially, Ramadoss was granted the authority to determine the PMK’s alliances for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections. The meeting also formalized the expulsion of Anbumani’s supporters from the party.

“Betrayers and bad forces are out of the party,” declared Srikanti. “Hereafter, everyone will see Dr. Ramadoss’ politics.”

While Ramadoss remained tight-lipped about potential alliances, he hinted at a winning coalition. He also emphasized the PMK’s goal of securing at least 25 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections and becoming part of the next ruling government in Tamil Nadu.

The internal strife within the PMK raises serious questions about the party’s future and its potential influence in the upcoming elections. The outcome of this family feud will undoubtedly have significant implications for the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.

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