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PMK founder S. Ramadoss has petitioned the Tamil Nadu DGP to prevent his son Anbumani from using the party flag during a statewide campaign. The move highlights deepening tensions between the father-son duo, with the yatra set to begin on Ramadoss’ birthday. Anbumani’s campaign focuses on social justice, employment, and governance reforms. The public feud raises questions about PMK’s future leadership and unity.

Key Points: PMK Founder Ramadoss Petitions TN DGP Against Son Anbumani's Yatra

  • Ramadoss petitions DGP to block Anbumani's use of PMK flag
  • Campaign coincides with Ramadoss’ birthday celebrations
  • Yatra aims to reclaim ten key rights for Tamil Nadu
  • Internal rift exposes leadership crisis in PMK
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PMK founder S. Ramadoss petitions TN DGP against son Anbumani's use of flag for statewide yatra

PMK founder S. Ramadoss seeks DGP intervention to stop son Anbumani from using party flag in statewide campaign amid growing rift.

"The initiative lacks the approval of the party’s founder. – S. Ramadoss"

Chennai, July 24

In a dramatic turn of events within the Pattali Makkal Katchi, party founder Dr S. Ramadoss petitioned the Director General of Police (DGP) on Thursday to prevent his son, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, from using the PMK flag during his upcoming statewide campaign.

The move underscores the widening rift between the veteran leader and his son, former PMK president Anbumani.

Dr Ramadoss has urged the DGP to bar Anbumani from using the PMK party flag and symbols during the “Tamil Nadu People’s Rights Retrieval Journey” campaign that is scheduled to begin on Friday (July 25).

He also sought a ban on party office-bearers participating in the yatra, stating that the initiative lacks the approval of the party’s founder.

The petition has sparked fresh controversy as Anbumani’s campaign is set to begin on July 25, coinciding with his father’s birthday, which is celebrated within the party as Pasumai Thaayagam Day.

The yatra, which aims to “reclaim” ten essential rights for the people of Tamil Nadu, is expected to culminate on November 1 -- observed by the party as Tamil Nadu Day -- in Dharmapuri.

Anbumani, who previously served as the party’s president, has announced that the campaign will advocate for key rights including social justice, women’s safety, employment, good governance, and access to quality health and education services.

According to a party statement, the first leg of the yatra from July 25 to August 4 will cover the Assembly constituencies of Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram, Sriperumbudur, Ambattur, Maduravoyal, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur, Tiruttani, Sholinghur, Ranipet, Arcot, Vellore, and Vaniyambadi.

The DGP has not yet issued any response to the petition.

However, the internal conflict within PMK -- once seen as a tightly knit father-son political enterprise -- has now come out into the open, raising questions about the future course of the party and its leadership.

- IANS

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Priya S
Very sad to see this father-son conflict in public. In our culture, elders should guide, not restrict. Anbumani is trying to do good work for people's rights - why stop him? 🤔 #TamilNaduPolitics
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Arun Y
As a long-time PMK supporter, this is disappointing. The party should focus on people's issues rather than internal power struggles. Both leaders need to sit together and resolve this amicably.
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Shweta Y
Interesting timing - on his father's birthday! Maybe Anbumani is trying to make a statement. But using government machinery to settle family disputes sets a bad precedent. DGP should stay out of this.
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Karthik V
The yatra's objectives sound good - social justice, women's safety, employment. But will people take it seriously now with this controversy? Political parties must learn to keep personal and party matters separate.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, Dr. Ramadoss should reconsider. If Anbumani has new ideas for the party's growth, why not support him? Times are changing and so should political leadership styles. #NewGenerationLeaders
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Michael C
As an observer of Indian politics, this seems like a classic case of generational clash. The older leader wants control while the younger

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