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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Anbumani invites DMK to debate on caste survey
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday invited chief minister M K Stalin , his cabinet colleagues, or anyone from DMK to a debate on caste survey. Anbumani continued his second-day campaign as part of his 100-day rally titled 'Urimai Meetka, Thalaimurai Kaaka' (to regain lost rights and to protect our generation) from Chengalpet constituency. After walking through the streets and distributing pamphlets to the public, he spoke at a public meeting where he criticised Stalin for not undertaking a caste survey in the state. "Collection of Statistics Act, 2008, empowers even a panchayat president to conduct a survey and collect data, but Stalin says he has no authority. Whom is he trying to fool? Our neighbour Telangana conducted a caste survey based on this act, and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi appreciated its CM Revanth Reddy," Anbumani said at the rally. He added, "In Karnataka, they conduct caste surveys twice a decade. Why are you afraid of conducting a caste survey? I invite you (Stalin), your colleagues, or anyone from DMK to debate with me on whether a state govt has power to conduct a caste survey." You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai When Anbumani commenced his rally from Tiruporur constituency on Friday, police denied permission for his march, saying party founder Ramadoss did not permit it. On Saturday, however, police reversed their stand. "The letter we sent yesterday (Friday) was an internal communication for our department and has nothing to do with denying permission for the rally. We have not stopped Anbumani's rally anywhere, and it will continue. We are just monitoring the law and order situation," said an officer at the DGP office, seeking anonymity.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
PMK's Anbumani takes cue from rivals, launches padyatra
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday launched his statewide yatra titled 'Urimai Meetka, Thalaimurai Kaaka' (Retrieve Our Rights, Protect the Future) from Thirupporur in Chengalpattu district. The launch coincided with the birthday of PMK founder and his father, S initiative follows similar campaigns by other major parties, including DMK's 'Oraniyil Tamilnadu' (One Team Tamil Nadu) and AIADMK's 'Makkalai Kaapom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom' (Protect People, Reclaim Tamil Nadu).advertisementAddressing the public, Anbumani stated that the Indian Constitution guarantees ten fundamental rights but the DMK government is obstructing the people of Tamil Nadu from accessing these rights. "The Indian Constitution has granted all the people of India fundamental rights. However, the DMK government is obstructing the people of Tamil Nadu from accessing these rights. To reclaim all these rights and ensure they are provided to the people of Tamil Nadu and thereby pave the way for good governance, I will undertake a walking journey titled the Tamil Nadu People's Rights Recovery Journey," he said."The yatra, set to run from July 25 to November 1, will begin in Tiruporur, Chengalpattu district, and conclude in Dharmapuri," said Anbumani PMK, a Vanniyar-centric party representing a community that constitutes about 18% of Tamil Nadu's population, has been a strong ally of the NDA. It has been vocal in demanding a 10.5% internal reservation for the Vanniyar community and is expected to make this a key issue in its campaign narrative for the 2026 elections.- EndsMust Watch
