Is the PMK heading for a split?
1 week, 4 days ago

Is the PMK heading for a split?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:PMK founder S Ramadoss and his son and the party’s president Anbumani Ramadoss had a spat in the open at the party general council meeting at Puducherry on Saturday over the nomination of P Mukundan, grandson of Ramadoss and nephew of Anbumani Ramadoss, as president of the PMK youth with indicating a possible split in the party, which is an ally of the BJP. With Ramadoss telling his son that he could leave the party if could not follow his dictates at the meeting itself and Anbumani Ramadoss announcing the opening a separate office at Panaiyur and sharing the telephone number for his supporters to contact him, the grapevine was rife with speculations over the rift between the father and son getting widened. What gave more grist to the rumour mills was Anbumani Ramadoss telling the party general council members of his separate office at Panniyur. With Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam founder president Vijay meeting Sangamitra, the daughter of Anbumani Ramadoss, a few days ago, rumours are being circulated that a political tie-up between TVK and PMK was in the offing.

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PMK Leadership Crisis Deepens as Founder Ramadoss Defies Son Over Nephew’s Appointment
6 days, 20 hours ago

PMK Leadership Crisis Deepens as Founder Ramadoss Defies Son Over Nephew’s Appointment

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 02, 2025 17:29 IST - 5 MINS READ The Pattali Makkal Katchi, a party that bases its support on the Vanniyar caste in north Tamil Nadu, is headed for rough times, with its founder S. Ramadoss on January 2 insisting that his choice for the post of youth wing president, Parasuraman Mukundan, who is the son of …

Family Feud Between Ramadoss and Anbumani: What Does it Mean for Pattali Makkal Katchi’s Political Future?
1 week, 4 days ago

Family Feud Between Ramadoss and Anbumani: What Does it Mean for Pattali Makkal Katchi’s Political Future?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 28, 2024 20:26 IST - 5 MINS READ The intra-family differences in the Pattali Makkal Katchi unfolded in a dramatic fashion at the general council meeting on December 28 after the party’s founder S. Ramadoss announced the appointment of yet another family member as the head of PMK’s youth wing. He was heard over the din: “Give …

PMK founder S Ramadoss, son Anbumani clash in party meeting over youth wing leadership
1 week, 4 days ago

PMK founder S Ramadoss, son Anbumani clash in party meeting over youth wing leadership

Hindustan Times  

A tense confrontation broke out between the Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S Ramadoss and his son at a special general council meeting of the party. PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss announced the establishment of a new office after argument with father. The clash erupted when Ramodass' son and party President Anbumani Ramadoss opposed a decision made by his father leading to …

Father-Son clash: S Ramadoss, Anbumani disagree at PMK meet over youth wing appointment | VIDEO
1 week, 5 days ago

Father-Son clash: S Ramadoss, Anbumani disagree at PMK meet over youth wing appointment | VIDEO

India TV News  

A dramatic confrontation unfolded on Saturday during a special general council meeting of the Pattali Makkal Katchi in Vizhupuram, Tamil Nadu, when party founder Dr. S. Ramadoss and his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, publicly clashed over a key party decision. The disagreement centred around the appointment of P. Mukunthan, Ramadoss’s grandson, as the new president of the PMK’s state youth wing. …

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?

India Today  

The exit of Aadhav Arjuna from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi after party chief Thol. He accused the former VCK deputy general secretary of hidden agendas and questioned the timing and nature of Arjuna’s statements against the DMK and its heir apparent Udhayanidhi Stalin. In broad hints of a deepening divide within the VCK, Thirumavalavan said Arjuna’s decision to leave the …

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK rejects speculations about alliance with AIADMK

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam general secretary N. Anand on Monday said the party intended to form a government on its own in Tamil Nadu and dismissed speculations that it would form an alliance with the AIADMK in the 2026 Assembly election. Terming a news report published in a Tamil daily as “baseless”, after it claimed that the party floated by actor …

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics
2 months ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 08, 2024 22:53 IST - 10 MINS READ When the Tamil film star “Thalapathy” Vijay, or General Vijay as his fans fondly call him, stepped on to the podium on October 27 to deliver a 45-minute speech, he was greeted by roars and applause in a charged and theatrical event that opened yet another exciting chapter in …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
2 months ago

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami exhorting his party functionaries to refrain from attacking any political party other than the DMK and BJP in their speeches triggered a speculation that the party was willing to have a tie-up with the newly launched Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam of actor Vijay in the 2026 Assembly polls. With Vijay declaring the DMK as TVK's …

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'
2 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said that his party would take a call on forming an alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at the time of the 2026 Assembly election. Palaniswami did not confirm whether his party would agree to an offer of a power-sharing arrangement from the TVK, but he said that the issue would be …

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference
2 months, 1 week ago

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference

New Indian Express  

Actor-turned-politician Vijay addressed his maiden political public meeting at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) first state conference in Vikravandi on Sunday. He took on both the BJP and the ruling DMK without directly naming them, highlighting their divisive political ideologies and goals. Vijay emphasized the importance of secular principles and women's development as the party's goals, while also acknowledging the …

TVK Declares DMK and BJP Rivals in 2026 Assembly Elections
2 months, 1 week ago

TVK Declares DMK and BJP Rivals in 2026 Assembly Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

TVK Founder Vijay declares DMK as political rival and the BJP as ideological opponent. He emphasizes the abolition of corruption and graft, and outlines his party's principles and goals, including women's rights, education, and social justice. Vijay also takes a clear stance against NEET and other contentious issues, and emphasizes his commitment to playing people's politics and devising schemes for …

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election

ABP News  

Amid growing speculation about Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's potential elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan stirred a political debate by suggesting that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections could witness a major faceoff between two prominent figures from the film industry—Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam president, actor Vijay. Kovai Sathyan remarked …

PMK committed to social justice, says Anbumani
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PMK committed to social justice, says Anbumani

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said on Tuesday that the party has been fighting for social justice for the past 55 years. Speaking to the reporters, Anbumani said, “Our party has fully adhered to Periyar’s principles, unlike others who only use his ideas in speeches. Ramadoss has been fighting for the oppressed, the cheated, and the Scheduled Caste people to …

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss alleged on Wednesday that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, has a cordial relationship with the BJP-led Union government “behind the screen”. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Anbumani said despite the 69 percent reservation in Tamil Nadu “being under threat”, the State government has not conducted a caste census. Why is …

Will extend support to anyone against liquor, says PMK president
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Will extend support to anyone against liquor, says PMK president

The Hindu  

The Pattali Makkal Katchi would extend its support to anyone who is against liquor, its president Anbumani Ramadoss said on Wednesday. Responding to a question regarding the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s anti-liquor conference, Dr. Anbumani stated that the PMK has been protesting against alcohol for the past 45 years and would back anyone who adopts an anti-liquor stance. Dr. Anbumani highlighted …

Anbumani: PMK ready to make a Dalit Tamil Nadu CM
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Anbumani: PMK ready to make a Dalit Tamil Nadu CM

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has announced that his party is willing to make an SC person the state’s CM if the community supports it. Speaking to the media after taking part in a grama sabha meeting at Villupuram’s Kizhsiviri, his own village, Anbumani said, “If SC people support PMK, we are ready to make a person from the community …

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations
6 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Vikravandi By-Election Intensifies amid Allegations

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With less than a week left from the by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency, the electoral fight intensifies with the Naam Tamilar Katchi,, headed by Seeman, writing to the Chief Electoral Officer listing out the alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by the ruling DMK and demanding action against the party. The party’s lawyers’ wing alleged that …

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s DMK vs PMK at Vikravandi as AIADMK pulls out

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The July 10 by-election to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency will see a straight fight between the ruling DMK and the BJP’s ally, the PMK, as the AIADMK pulled out of the race on Saturday blaming the DMK of misusing its official power to indulge in irregularities in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls. After a meeting with top party …

Sowmiya Anbumani, the star candidate of PMK who hopes to get the party across the line in Dharmapuri
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sowmiya Anbumani, the star candidate of PMK who hopes to get the party across the line in Dharmapuri

The Hindu  

Sowmiya Anbumani, the star candidate of PMK who hopes to get the party across the line in Dharmapuri If there is one seat that a cross-section of the PMK’s rank and file believes the party has a real chance at winning, it is the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha seat, where Sowmiya Anbumani, PMK founder S. Ramadoss’s daughter-in-law and party president Anbumani …

PMK has bid farewell to both Dravidian parties: Anbumani Ramadoss
9 months ago

PMK has bid farewell to both Dravidian parties: Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday said his party had bid farewell to both the Dravidian parties who have ruled the State for the last 57 years and the PMK was now keen on a change. “All along, the PMK had been submitting demands with both the parties including introduction of 10.5 % internal reservation for Vanniyars, the need to …

EPS faults PMK over BJP ties in Tamil Nadu, calls it 'opportunist'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

EPS faults PMK over BJP ties in Tamil Nadu, calls it 'opportunist'

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE : Former Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday targeted the Pattali Makkal Katchi over its tie-up with the BJP for the Lok Sabha election. “PMK is frequently changing the alliance like the birds visiting the Vedanthangal sanctuary when the lake is filled with water and leaving when the water dries up,” EPS said, comparing …

PMK accepts BJP's leadership in Tamil Nadu for 2024 polls: Know significance of Ramadoss-led party
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PMK accepts BJP's leadership in Tamil Nadu for 2024 polls: Know significance of Ramadoss-led party

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Pattali Makkal Katchi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, in a major jolt to its ex-ally All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam which was hoping to seal a deal with the party S Ramadoss-led outfit. PMK's political history The PMK joined hands with Jayalalithaa …

Lok Sabha polls: PMK announces decision to join BJP in Tamil Nadu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: PMK announces decision to join BJP in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

In a snub to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a shot in the arm for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu, regional party Pattali Makkal Katchi on Monday announced its decision to join hands with the national hegemone. “PMK founder S Ramadoss announced at the high-level committee meeting that the party will face the Lok Sabha …

PMK joins BJP team, shuns AIADMK’s call
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PMK joins BJP team, shuns AIADMK’s call

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Ending days of speculation about whether the Pattali Makkal Katchi will join hands with the AIADMK or BJP, the party on Monday announced that it has decided to go with the saffron party for the Lok Sabha poll. A formal announcement on the number of Lok Sabha seats and the candidates to be fielded would be made by PMK …

PMK emissary calls on EPS; AIADMK panel may meet Ramadoss on March 18
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PMK emissary calls on EPS; AIADMK panel may meet Ramadoss on March 18

The Hindu  

The PMK’s Salem West MLA, R. Arul, was sent on Sunday, March 17, 2024 as an emissary to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s residence here to discuss a possible seat-sharing agreement between the two parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. PMK sources said that in the discussion, which lasted an hour, Mr. Palaniswami was informed of the party’s …

AIADMK MP C. Ve. Shanmugam meets PMK founder Ramadoss
11 months ago

AIADMK MP C. Ve. Shanmugam meets PMK founder Ramadoss

The Hindu  

The AIADMK’s Member of Parliament and former Law Minister, C.Ve. Shanmugam on Monday evening met the founder of Pattali Makkal Katchi S. Ramadoss at the latter’s residence in Thailapuram near Tindivanam. Though there was no public statement from either of the parties, the meeting assumed importance in view of the coming Lok Sabha election. At its general council meeting on …

Ramadoss Meets Stalin, Triggering Speculations
1 year ago

Ramadoss Meets Stalin, Triggering Speculations

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: PMK founder S Ramadoss calling on Chief Minister M K Stalin at the Secretariat on Friday, ostensibly to press for a caste survey and for implementing 10.5 per cent exclusive reservation for the Vanniyar community, triggered speculations of the PMK making an attempt to forge an alliance with the DMK for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. AIADMK leaders, particularly …

PMK gets ready for Lok Sabha elections
2 years, 10 months ago

PMK gets ready for Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu  

PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Sunday met party’s office-bearers at his Thailapuram residence in Tindivanam after the ‘respectable’ performance in the recently-concluded urban local bodies election in which the party contested alone. Dr. Ramadoss met the party’s co-general secretary Esakki Padayachi, organisation secretary Selvakumar, district secretaries from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu to discuss the way forward to improve the party’s …

Ex DMK MP Ramalingam Joins BJP, Says Will Try to Convice MK Alagiri to Join Saffron Party
4 years, 1 month ago

Ex DMK MP Ramalingam Joins BJP, Says Will Try to Convice MK Alagiri to Join Saffron Party

News 18  

Chennai: Former DMK MP, K P Ramalingam joined the BJP here on Saturday and he said he would try to convince the expelled Dravidian party leader M K Alagiri to join the saffron party. Ramalingam joined the BJP in the presence of national general secretary and Tamil Nadu incharge, C T Ravi and Tamil Nadu unit president L Murugan at …

‘We see PMK as a unit of Sangh Parivar’
5 years, 9 months ago

‘We see PMK as a unit of Sangh Parivar’

The Hindu  

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi general secretary and writer D. Ravikumar, who is contesting from Villupuram Parliamentary constituency on the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol, is hoping that the perceived absence of chemistry between the PMK and the AIADMK cadres will help him in a big way. If the BJP uses hate campaign against religious minorities, the PMK also uses the same tactic …

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