Overview
- PMK’s disciplinary committee led by Anbumani issued a December 18 notice to G.K. Mani and, after no response by December 25, recommended his removal for alleged anti-party activities.
- Anbumani accepted the panel’s recommendation and on December 26 announced Mani’s expulsion from the party’s primary membership.
- The Anbumani faction asked Salem police to deny permission for a general council and executive meeting called by founder S. Ramadoss for December 29, asserting Anbumani’s claim to the presidency.
- Salem West MLA R. Arul, aligned with S. Ramadoss, filed a counter-complaint disputing Anbumani’s authority, citing a Delhi High Court reference and claiming a September 11 expulsion of Anbumani, which the other faction contests.
- S. Ramadoss issued a public notice through his lawyers warning Anbumani against using the PMK name, flag or symbol and asserting that Anbumani has no legal authority to represent the party.