10-07-2025
Those who ignore my words should not bear my surname: PMK founder Ramadoss
Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S. Ramadoss on Thursday said those who refused to heed his words should not use his name as their 'middle' or 'last' name. His statement comes against the backdrop of the ongoing feud with his son and party leader Anbumani Ramadoss.
Talking to journalists at Kumbakonam he said those who did not want to act as per his words or directions should not use his name. 'They can use the first letter of my name Ramadoss as initial though, he added in an obvious reference to Mr Anbumani..
Taking a dig at the PMK Thanjavur north district secretary, who is also the Chairman of Aduthurai Municipality, for displaying a photograph of Mr Anbumani n the stage where the Thanjavur-Tiruvarur district general council meeting of the PMK and the Vanniyar Sangam was held, said he would have displayed the photograph 'due to his affection towards
When asked to respond to BJP leader, H. Raja's statement that it would be a treat to watch if the father and son worked together, he said, it was his (Raja's) wish. Responding to a follow up question whether Mr Raja's wish would become a reality, he replied by singing the first few words of a Tamil movie song – 'poga poga theriyum' (it shall be known in future).