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Chennai: As smaller parties rally behind the Dravidian majors, ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK have allowed their allies in a direct duel in 21 constituencies in the April 23 Assembly election to prove their strength in their respective strongholds. These smaller parties, divided among the two major combines - the SPA (under the DMK) and the AIADMK-led NDA - will have the backing of the Dravidian majors, respectively, but they would have to eventually demonstrate their individual influence amo ...Read More >
Chennai: As smaller parties rally behind the Dravidian majors, ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK have allowed their allies in a direct duel in 21 constituencies in the April 23 Assembly election to prove their strength in their respective strongholds. These smaller parties, divided among the two major combines - the SPA (under the DMK) and the AIADMK-led NDA - will have the backing of the Dravidian majors, respectively, but they would have to eventually demonstrate their individual influence amo ...Read More >
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday (March 30, 2026) announced that his spouse and president of Pasumai Thayagam, an NGO, Sowmiya Anbumani, would contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the party's stronghold, the Dharmapuri constituency. Mr. Anbumani released the full list of candidates for 15 constituencies. The party's treasurer M. Thilagabama will face off with actor Vijay and the DMK's RD Sekar in the Perambur constituency. In Kattumannarkovi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The PMK, a key ally in the AIADMK-led NDA, on Monday released its second list of candidates for 15 constituencies. Dr Sowmiya Anbumani, the spouse of party president Anbumani Ramadoss, has been fielded from Dharmapuri. Her candidature assumes significance as she had earlier contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the same region. In 2024, she secured 79,527 votes in Dharmapuri Assembly segment, polling over 13,000 votes more than DMK's A Mani, who went on to win the seat. The good ...Read More >
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has fielded his wife and Pasumai Thayagam president Sowmiya Anbumani in Dharmapuri in the upcoming assembly election. Party treasurer Thilagabhama has been fielded in Perambur to take on TVK president Vijay. PMK's released its final list of candidates for the upcoming assembly election on Monday. The list features a mix of seasoned legislators, party office-bearers, and prominent women functionaries. Apart from Sowmiya Anbumani and Thilagabhama, party wom ...Read More >
CHENNAI: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has officially released the final list of candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections scheduled for April 23. As part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the PMK was allotted 18 seats. With three candidates having been announced previously, the party on Monday named the remaining 15 nominees, featuring a mix of seasoned legislators, party office-bearers, and prominent women functionaries.Pasumai Thaayagam presid ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: The PMK, lead by Anbumani Ramadoss, has been allotted 18 seats as part of the seat-sharing agreement of the NDA. The alliance in Tamil Nadu comprises the AIADMK, BJP, AMMK, and some other smaller parties. The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Monday released its final list of candidates for the elections to the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The party, which is a member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has been allotted 18 seats as part of ...Read More >
Salem District Collector R. Brindha Devi and Namakkal District Durgamoorthi released the final electoral rolls in the presence of representatives of recognised political parties on Monday (February 23, 2026). On December 19, 2025, the draft electoral rolls were released in Salem district and on Monday, the final electoral rolls were released. As per the final list, Salem district has 27.55 lakh voters at 11 Assembly constituencies, including 13.70 lakh male, 13.84 lakh female and 320 third-gend ...Read More >
Salem: The Yethapur police on Wednesday arrested seven supporters of PMK president Anbumani in connection with attack on party MLA R Arul's car and his supporters near Vazhapadi on Tuesday.Similarly, police registered a case against the Salem West MLA and his 40 supporters for involving in the clash. While seven supporters of Ramadoss are undergoing treatment at the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital, two supporters of Anbumani are undergoing treatment at a privat ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A day after PMK founder S Ramadoss's loyalist and MLA GK Mani moved the Election Commission of India (ECI) challenging Anbumani's claim of securing a one-year extension of his tenure as president through a general council, Anbumani issued a letter stating that the party has replaced Mani with its Dharmapuri MLA S P Venkateshwaran as the new floor leader in the Assembly. The letter also said Salem West MLA R Arul has been replaced by Mailam MLA C Sivakumar as PMK's whip in the Assembly, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: PMK's 'ownership' battle between founder S Ramadoss and son Anbumani Ramadoss has spilt over to the Assembly as the son's camp has petitioned the Speaker to remove GK Mani, who has been siding with the father, from the post of Assembly floor leader on Thursday. Anbumani camp requested the Speaker to recognise Dharmapuri MLA SP Venkateshwaran as the new floor leader and allocate a new seat to him in the Assembly, as the session is scheduled to commence on October 14. Anbumani camp has a ...Read More >
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss has conveyed to Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu that the party's Dharmapuri MLA S.P. Venkateshwaran will replace Pennagaram MLA G.K. Mani as the party's floor leader in the House. A communication in this regard was sent to Mr. Appavu on Thursday (September 25, 2025). The letter from Mr. Anbumani stated that a decision on replacing the floor leader was taken unanimously in a meeting of PMK MLAs held in Panaiyur near Chennai on September ...Read More >
Chennai: With TN assembly set to commence on Oct 14, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday petitioned TN assembly speaker M Appavu to replace party MLA G K Mani with Dharmapuri MLA S P Venkateshwaran as party floor leader.PMK MLAs supporting Anbumani -- Venkateshwaran, C Sivakumar (Mailam), and S Sadhasivam (Mettur) -- led by party spokesman K Balu met assembly secretary K Srinivasan at the Secretariat and submitted two petitions signed by Anbumani.Meanwhile, Salem West MLA R Arul submitte ...Read More >
PMK MLA P. Arul (Salem West constituency) on Monday (September 1, 2025) said the nine-member Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) of the party, constituted by founder S. Ramadoss, had submitted its recommendations in a sealed cover to him. The DAC had gone into various incidents that "marred the reputation of the party." Speaking to reporters after participating in a meeting at Thailapuram, Mr. Arul said the meeting, attended by all members, deliberated on various issues for over two hours. The ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After getting detailed feedback from the cadres, the PMK's Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC), constituted by founder Dr S Ramadoss, has completed its deliberations and submitted its recommendations in sealed cover. The DAC was led by PMK's MLA P. Arul (Salem West). He said on Monday that his nine-member team has discussed issues especially about the persons who "disturbed" the reputation of the party. He added that the meeting lasted for more than two hours before making the final de ...Read More >
Villupuram: Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S. Ramadoss on Thursday said that the party's Working President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss does not have the authority to expel Salem West MLA R. Arul from the party's primary membership. He asserted that only the founder is vested with such powers under the party's constitution. Addressing the media at his residence in Thailapuram near Tindivanam, Dr. Ramadoss stated that Arul continues to serve as the party's whip in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He ad ...Read More >
Chennai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr. S. Ramadoss on Thursday said that the party's Working President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss does not have the authority to expel Salem West MLA R. Arul from the party's primary membership. He asserted that only the founder is vested with such powers under the party's constitution. Addressing the media at his residence in Thailapuram near Tindivanam, Dr. Ramadoss stated that Arul continues to serve as the party's whip in the Tami ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: With the kharif season underway and farmers facing an acute shortage of urea, agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has written to the Centre, urging immediate intervention to ensure timely and sufficient supply of the critical fertiliser. In letters addressed to Union minister for chemicals and fertilisers JP Nadda, Tummala highlighted the alarming gap between the state's demand and actual supply. The minister said the Centre had allocated five lakh metric tonnes of urea to Tela ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Wednesday expelled Salem West MLA R Arul from all party positions and primary membership, citing repeated indiscipline and derogatory remarks against the party leadership. In a statement, party president Anbumani Ramadoss said that Arul had consistently acted in a manner that brought disrepute to the party. Following a probe by the party's disciplinary committee, Arul was directed to offer an unconditional apology within 12 hours. However, his failur ...Read More >
Chennai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a dramatic escalation of the internal feud within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), party president Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday announced the expulsion of Salem West MLA R. Arul from the party's primary membership. Arul, a well-known loyalist of the PMK founder, has been removed for allegedly tarnishing the party's image through media statements. In a statement, Anbumani stated that the party's disciplinary committee had asked Arul to apologise within 24 h ...Read More >
Chennai, June 29 Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) MLA R. Arul on Sunday alleged that there is a threat ... Chennai, June 29 Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) MLA R. Arul on Sunday alleged that there is a threat to the lives of several party functionaries, including him, for expressing support for party founder Dr. S. Ramadoss. Addressing the media here, Arul, who represents Salem West, responded to allegations made by former Union Minister and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss against his father and party fou ...Read More >
Chennai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) MLA R. Arul on Sunday alleged that there is a threat to the lives of several party functionaries, including him, for expressing support for party founder Dr. S. Ramadoss. Addressing the media here, Arul, who represents Salem West, responded to allegations made by former Union Minister and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss against his father and party founder. Anbumani Ramdoss had claimed that Dr. Ramadoss had been acting irrationally for ...Read More >
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