S. Ramadoss. File
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The ongoing tussle between Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss and his son and party leader Anbumani Ramadoss has intensified, with the former lodging a complaint with the Director-General of Police seeking effective measures to prevent the latter’s upcoming 100-day padayatra “to reclaim the rights of the Tamil people.”
Speaking to reporters at his Thailapuram residence near Tindivanam on Thursday (July 24, 2025), Mr. Ramadoss said the police should prevent Mr. Anbumani from taking out the padayatra (scheduled to be held from July 25) across the State as it would give rise to law and order issues in north Tamil Nadu.
He also sought police intervention to prevent anyone from using the PMK flag during the yatra. Mr. Ramadoss reiterated that his name should not be used by his son in any context, though he may use his initial.
Mr. Ramadoss said he had assumed charge as “party president” on May 30, 2025. The executive and administrative committees were revamped and the list of office-bearers, including the honorary president, treasurer, and general secretary have been furnished with the Election Commission of India (ECI).
“I have duly appointed office-bearers to run the party and if anyone prevents them from doing their duties or falsely claims to be office-bearers, they will referred to the Disciplinary Action Committee and expelled from the party,” he said.
Referring to the alleged planting of a bugging device beneath his chair at his residence, Mr. Ramadoss said it was the most obnoxious development in Tamil Nadu, the kind of which was never experienced by any leader in the State.
The PMK founder said he had information that the bugging device was imported from the United Kingdom, and is also said to be available in Bengaluru. He wanted the police to expedite the probe into the case.
Published – July 24, 2025 01:17 pm IST
