Anbumani has no power to remove R. Arul from PMK's primary membership, says Ramadoss
Speaking to reporters at his Thailapuram residence near Tindivanam, Dr. Ramadoss said Mr. Arul is the party's whip in the Assembly, and at most, honorary president and Legislature Party leader G.K. Mani could only recommend his removal to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
The 'working president' has no power to remove the party whip, he said.
On Wednesday (July 2), Dr. Anbumani announced the expulsion of Mr. Arul from the primary membership of the party, accusing him of acting in a manner that went against the party's disciplinary rules and bringing disrepute to the party by making statements to the media.
Decision on alliance
Replying to a question, Dr. Ramadoss said a decision on the PMK's alliance for the 2026 Assembly elections would be made only after consulting party workers at the executive council and general council meetings. Until then, speculations about an alliance are merely rumours, he said.
Welcoming the Tamil Nadu School Education Department's new initiative 'Level Up' to improve students' proficiency in English, Dr. Ramadoss said the project should be expanded to cover students of classes I to V as well.
With farmers expecting an enhanced target of 5 lakh acres in the delta districts for the ongoing Kuruvai cultivation, the State government should ensure adequate stock of fertilisers, he said.
Dr. Ramadoss also urged the government to provide a compensation of ₹1 crore to the next of kin of the Sivaganga custodial death victim, B. Ajith Kumar.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
Explain steps planned to remove illegal boards and flags from KSRTC bus stands: Kerala HC to state govt
Kochi: High court has asked the state govt to inform the steps proposed to implement the court's order against the placement of illegal boards and flags within KSRTC bus station premises and other areas owned by the corporation. Justice Devan Ramachandran issued the directive while considering a report filed by Adv Harish Vasudevan, the amicus curiae appointed by HC in petitions seeking action against illegal boards, flags and festoons on public roads and footpaths. The report detailed the present condition of various KSRTC bus stations, including photographs showing illegal boards and flags placed on the premises in connection with the KSRTC referendum. The report further stated that KSRTC has not taken any action to remove the illegal flags, festoons, banners, hoardings, or flex boards from its premises. Vasudevan specifically cited the condition of the KSRTC bus station in Ernakulam, which is flooded with flags and festoons of various political parties. Additionally, the amicus curiae pointed out that although transport minister K B Ganesh Kumar had publicly welcomed HC's judgment banning illegal boards, banners, flags and festoons in public spaces, the order is yet to be implemented by the govt and its agencies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Accordingly, the bench asked the state govt to detail the steps it intends to take to implement HC's order with respect to KSRTC bus station premises. The counsel for KSRTC sought additional time to file a response, and HC adjourned the matter to Thursday.
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
No plan to give loans to beneficiaries of Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme: Maharashtra minister Aditi Tatkare
Months after Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar announced that beneficiaries of the Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme would be eligible for bank loans to start small businesses, Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare on Thursday informed the state Assembly in a written reply that there is no such plan at the moment. The reply also remained silent on the ruling alliance's promise of increasing the monthly payout under the scheme from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100. The written reply was to questions raised by MLAs from both ruling and opposition sides. 'Under the scheme, there is a provision to provide financial benefit of Rs 1,500 per month to eligible beneficiary women. In the financial year 2025-26, a budgetary provision of Rs 28,290 crore has been made for the general category, Rs 3,240 crore for the tribal category under the Tribal Development department and Rs 3,960 crore for the Scheduled Caste and Neo-Buddhist category under the Social Justice and Special Assistance department. Accordingly, the funds made available have been distributed to pay financial benefits to eligible beneficiary women,' said the reply. The department accepted that under the scheme, 2,289 women state government employees benefited. 'Their benefits have been discontinued,' Tatkare said in her written reply. In May this year, Pawar had said the government was exploring partnerships with cooperative and regional banks to facilitate these loans. 'District cooperative banks can give Rs 30,000-40,000 loan to my sisters which can be the capital to start a small business. And Rs 1,500 every month will get deposited in these banks every month which will repay the loan amount,' Pawar had said at a programme in Nande district's Mukhed. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis too had said the state government was working to ensure the financial aid provided under it brings gainful benefits to beneficiaries. 'The state government is working to ensure financial aid brings gainful benefits to beneficiaries. The scheme will be implemented effectively,' the CM had said. Replying to a question about the details of the scheme announced by Pawar, the minister in her written reply said that no such plan is on the cards at present. The 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana', the flagship scheme of the previous Eknath Shinde-led government, was formally launched in August last year. Under the scheme, eligible below poverty line women get financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month through direct benefit transfer (DBT).
The Hindu
an hour ago
- The Hindu
Stalin launches DMK's public outreach programme; makes door-to-door visits
Ahead of the next year's Assembly polls, DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday launched his party's public outreach programme 'Tamil Nadu under One Roof', aimed at enrolling a two crore members and bringing people together 'to protect Tamil land, language, and pride.' Mr. Stalin, accompanied by Health Minister Ma. Subramanian and senior party leaders, went door to door in Alwarpet, Chennai, meeting people. In a message on X, he said Tamil Nadu should transcend narrow sectarian considerations to protect its land, language, and pride. 'In the next 45 days, Ministers, district secretaries, MLAs, MPs, and senior leaders will take part in the campaign,' he said. The Chief Minister's visit evoked great enthusiasm among the people. During his interactions with them, he distributed a questionnaire and elicited their responses. People also expressed the need to protect Tamil Nadu and its language to ensure the welfare of Tamils. He said the DMK government had been making every effort to safeguard the language, culture, and land of Tamil Nadu. People also urged the Chief Minister to take measures to protect the interests of farmers, weavers, fishermen, and other sections of society. Women told him that the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme had ensured their self-respect, and that Tamil Nadu was leading in education, industrial development, and women's welfare. They also emphasised the importance of securing a bright future for the state's youth. People responded positively to the question on whether Tamil Nadu would be led by a Chief Minister who would not be intimidated by pressure from Delhi and would provide a stable government. They expressed their willingness to participate in the DMK's campaign and wanted Mr. Stalin to continue as Chief Minister to transform Tamil Nadu into a major economic power.
