Overview

• Anbumani Ramadoss convened meetings with district secretaries in Sholinganallur to rally backing as working president.
• S. Ramadoss countered with separate gatherings of veteran members in Thailapuram after reclaiming the party presidency.
• The dispute escalated after S. Ramadoss publicly accused his son of lacking leadership qualities and forcing a BJP alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
• Anbumani declared he had “got my freedom” and emphasized that only the PMK general council can appoint or remove office-bearers under party bylaws.
• Political observers warn the schism undermines PMK’s unity and complicates alliance talks ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.