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News18
13 hours ago
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PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss releases logo for his statewide tour
Last Updated: Chennai, Jul 23 (PTI) PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss released the logo for his statewide tour, 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey,' on Wednesday. Despite differences with his father and founder of PMK Dr S Ramadoss over control of the Vanniyar dominated party, Anbumani announced plans to take out the statewide tour and released the logo on the social media platform 'X'. His one-hundred-day programme commences on July 25 at Thiruporur in neighbouring Chengalpattu district and concludes on November 1 in Dharmapuri. He has been interacting with the party functionaries at the district level. He announced the 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey'. This journey aims to create awareness among the people to restore their rights that were allegedly taken away due to 'bad governance', Anbumani claimed. 'The DMK government is preventing the people of Tamil Nadu from enjoying 10 fundamental rights granted to all people by the Indian Constitution including Right to social justice, women's right to a life free from violence, right to agriculture and food, right to good governance and basic services, right to be free from the effects of alcohol and drugs," the former Union Minister said in the post. 'I would like to embark on a 'Tamil Nadu People's Rights Retrieval Journey' with the noble aim of restoring all the rights to the people of Tamil Nadu, and thereby ensuring good governance for them," he said. The culmination on November 1, also marked the Tamil Nadu Day, he said sharing the logo with the catchphrase: 'Reclaim Rights… Save Generations." PTI JSP ADB view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Anbumani to kickstart 100-day Statewide tour from Thiruporur on July 25
The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Tuesday announced its leader Anbumani Ramadoss will embark on a 100-day Statewide tour starting from July 25 at Thiruporur near Chennai. The tour will commence on the birthday of his father and PMK founder S. Ramadoss, which the party celebrates as Pasumai Thaayagam Day. His tour will cover key constituencies and conclude in Dharmapuri on November 1, observed as Tamil Nadu Day, a party statement said. His tour seeks to 'reclaim' ten key rights for the people, including right to social justice, women's right to live free from violence, right to employment, right good governance and public services, right to health and education, the statement said. In the first phase between July 25 and August 4, Dr. Anbumani will tour Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram, Sriperumbudur, Ambattur, Maduravoyal, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur, Tiruttani, Sholinghar, Ranipet, Arcot, Vellore and Vaniyambadi Assembly constituencies, the statement added.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
As power-sharing demand gets shriller, is Tamil Nadu set for a new phase of coalitions?
As Tamil Nadu heads for assembly elections next year, a new political demand is surfacing from allies of both major Dravidian parties. This time, it is not just about a share of seats but a share in decades, electoral alliances in the state have largely ended at seat-sharing. Now, that boundary is being tested as calls grow louder for coalition governance and administrative phrase that has come to define this aspiration—'a share in governance a share in authority'—was first articulated last year by the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a key ally of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Leader after leader in the VCK had framed it as an ideological demand. Since then, the idea has assumed political weight, forcing even the rival AIADMK (All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) to his party's Kallakurichi conference last year, actor-politician Vijay had declared that allies joining his Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) for the 2026 polls would receive 'a share in governance and authority' if the coalition formed the government. Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss and Premalatha Vijayakanth of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) have also called for a share in power from alliance partners. Both parties are widely expected to be part of the AIADMK-led question now: Is Tamil Nadu ready for such a transformation politically and culturally? For decades, the state's political imagination has been shaped by strong, singular leadership. Even when allies played a crucial role in electoral victories, they were rarely given ministerial roles or meaningful responsibilities in governance. That legacy is now under a recent interview to the Tamil media, Congress leader Trichy Velusamy declared: 'A coalition government will form in Tamil Nadu, and two Congress leaders will become ministers.' He backed it up with history, saying: 'Coalition governments are not new to Tamil Nadu. The state was the first in independent India to experiment with coalition governance. After the 1952 elections, the Congress allied with smaller parties, such as those led by Manickavel Naicker and Ramasamy Padayachi, who had just six MLAs between them, and offered them ministerial berths. Only then did C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) assume office as chief minister. In that sense, Tamil Nadu introduced coalition governance to India.'Velusamy also had a word of caution for the DMK. 'In a democracy, there is no big or small party. Anyone can win, anyone can lose. In 1971, the DMK won 134 seats. In 1991, it won just one. The reality is this: without allies like Congress, the communists, and VCK, the DMK cannot come to power. Without them, it can only sit in the Opposition,' he VCK, for its part, has long been vocal about the limitations of the current model. Thol. Thirumavalavan has consistently argued that sharing administrative responsibility will lead to more inclusive governance and deepen democratic the battle over coalition governance is perhaps fiercest within the AIADMK front. The party, still reeling from its 2021 assembly election defeat, is caught between the need to retain allies and the fear of conceding too much ground. The BJP and PMK, crucial for electoral math, are now expected to drive a much harder bargain—not just better seat deals but a real share in home minister Amit Shah has repeatedly said there will be a coalition government in Tamil Nadu if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) wins the election—a demand consistently pushed back by the AIADMK. In fact, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said that 'they were not fools to form a coalition government'—a remark not taken kindly by several BJP state president Nainar Nagendran later said he had spoken to Palaniswami over the phone. He clarified that the remark was aimed at countering the DMK's claim that the BJP would swallow the AIADMK, and that there was no hidden BJP state president K. Annamalai responded sharply: 'The BJP won't cheat anyone nor will it allow itself to be cheated.' He added that he had done nothing to harm the alliance.'The AIADMK can't afford to alienate its allies and at the same time cannot afford to hand over control,' said a political analyst. This contradiction is especially acute given the BJP central leadership's ambition to grow roots in southern DMK, for now, appears more stable. Its leadership remains consolidated, welfare schemes have struck a chord with the electorate, and its alliance is largely bigger challenge is cultural. Tamil Nadu's political landscape has long idolised the leader as ideologue, administrator and icon. Observers say the needs and demands of coalition governance are entirely different and call for a shift from personality-driven politics to a power-sharing the momentum is unmistakable. From the VCK and Congress to the BJP and PMK, parties that have largely played the role of minor alliance partners are articulating a shared vision of participatory governance. Whether rooted in ideology or driven by electoral compulsions, the demand for coalition governance now has a vocabulary, and perhaps growing political legitimacy. The next few months will determine whether this is merely a tactical bargaining tool or the beginning of a deeper transformation in Tamil Nadu's political to India Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘EC won't accept Dr. Ramadoss' signature on Forms A and B'
Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S. Ramadoss' declaration that he would be signing Form A and Form B of the party's candidates would not stand scrutiny by Election Commission of India, according to a senior PMK leader. Speaking to The Hindu, the PMK leader said that as founder, Dr. Ramadoss has never signed Forms A and B since the party was founded and only the president has the authority to do so. 'According to bylaw Rule 32 (1), President, General Secretary or Treasurer cannot be removed without a no-confidence motion and at least 10% of the members of general body should be present. The general body needs to be convened and only then new president and others can be elected. So, the signature of party president Anbumani Ramadoss on candidates' Forms A and B will only be accepted by the EC,' he said. Ever since his elevation as the party's president, Dr. Anbumani has only signed on the Forms A and B of the party's candidates in 2024 Lok Sabha election, Local Body elections and Vikravandi by-election. Sources in the party further clarified that the president, general secretary and treasurer can only be removed or elected by the general body, which can only be convened by the party president or the general secretary. 'The Founder needs to be invited and the general body proceedings should be based on his guidance... but that is not mandatory,' sources said. Anbumani slams 'Ungaludan Stalin' PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday said that there would be no change in the lives of people because of the Ungaludan Stalin camps, scheduled to be held between July 15 and November 14, to ensure that people were able to access various services of the government. He said: 'The Tamil Nadu government has raised expectations by saying that applications for the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam will also be received at these camps along with regular services. According to budget for 2025-26, the number of female heads of households benefiting from the scheme is 1.15 crore. To provide them with Rs. 1,000 per month, Rs. 13,800 crore is required. However, only Rs. 13,807 crore has been allocated for this scheme in the budget for 2025-26. This is only Rs. 7 crore more than the requirement. With this, only 5,833 people can be provided with additional rights.' He further said, 'However, the applications for the scheme, among other services, will be received in close to 10000 camps. Except for the Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, all other services such as providing caste certificates, drainage connection and so on are regular services.'
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
S. Ramadoss and Anbumani hold separate meetings of office-bearers
In the clearest indication that the feud between S. Ramadoss and Anbumani Ramadoss is not close to being resolved yet, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss held the party's Governing Body meeting in Chennai even as his father and party founder held the executive council meeting in Dindivanam here on Tuesday. However, what caught everyone's attention was Dr. Ramadoss' decision to allow his eldest daughter, Srigandhi, onto the stage and demand that the PMK be a part of the coalition government in the State, which was later incorporated in the resolutions. Flanked by his loyalists G.K. Mani, Dheeran and A.K. Moorthy, Dr. Ramadoss said that he alone would have the power to sign on Forms A and B for the party's candidates and that he alone would have the power to decide on the alliance in the upcoming 2026 State Assembly elections. 'Those who built the party and the those who understand and know my have come here. Those who haven't 95% watching from home. Even they will understand my pain,' said Dr. Ramadoss, adding: 'The majority of those who have travelled with me in this journey since the founding of the party and hardships in still with me.' He added: 'We will contest the elections as a part of the alliance and I have been given the authority to decide on the alliance. We have started the work to select candidates to contest. Prepare to hand over applications as candidates. I will be the one to sign your Forms A and B.' On the other hand, Dr. Anbumani discussed strategies with various office bearers to ensure that the padayatra, which has been planned from July 25 across Tamil Nadu, is successful. Sources close to Dr. Anbumani said that they have nothing to worry about the meeting held by Dr. Ramadoss as the 'meeting was not binding on the party'. 'The general body can be convened by the President and general secretary of the party. The party Founder needs to be invited and based on his guidance, the general body meeting needs to be conducted. However, his guidance can be opposed, accepted or altered. The general body is the ultimate,' he said. The party resolutions said that PMK will organise a protest on July 20 against the DMK for not implementing internal reservations for Vanniyars and resolved to ensure that the padayatra is a huge success.
