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PMK Rallies Thousands, Demands State Caste Survey and Expanded Reservations in Tamil Nadu

At its first Vanniyar Youth Conference in 12 years, the PMK accused the DMK government of betraying reservation promises and called for reforms to protect marginalized communities.

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Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss speaks during a party conference in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday (PTI)

Overview

  • The PMK convened thousands of Vanniyar youth in Mamallapuram, highlighting its political strength ahead of the 2026 state elections.
  • Party president Anbumani Ramadoss accused Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of breaking promises to implement internal reservations for the Vanniyar community.
  • The PMK passed resolutions demanding a separate state caste survey to uphold Tamil Nadu’s 69% reservation ceiling and determine internal quotas for Vanniyars.
  • Additional demands included raising Scheduled Caste reservations from 18% to 20%, removing the creamy layer in OBC quotas, and eliminating the 50% reservation cap.
  • While welcoming the central caste census announcement, the PMK emphasized that state-level data is essential to address Tamil Nadu’s unique needs.