Overview

• S. Ramadoss lodged a police complaint alleging a sophisticated listening device was found under his chair at his Thailapuram residence; the investigation is ongoing.
• He claimed supporters of his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, seized control of his X and Facebook accounts and has sought police assistance to recover them.
• Senior PMK leaders such as G.K. Mani and R. Arul warned that the unresolved rift risks undermining party unity ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
• Anbumani Ramadoss is gearing up for a statewide padayatra starting July 25 and has stepped up a membership drive to solidify grassroots backing among Vanniyar voters.
• Repeated failed reconciliation talks and parallel governing body meetings have stalled PMK’s decision on whether to join NDA partners or align with the DMK for next year’s polls.