Archive · 26 Jul 2025
PMK Founder Blocks Son's Political March Amid Power Struggle
The leaders of a political party in Tamil Nadu, a father and son, are fighting.
The father, Ramadoss, doesn't want his son, Anbumani, to go on a long walk around the state.
Ramadoss says Anbumani doesn't have permission and it could cause trouble.
Anbumani went ahead anyway, even though his dad told the police to stop him.
They have been arguing for a while, especially after someone found a listening device in the father's house.
The father took back his job as the party leader from his son earlier this year, causing a big rift within the party.
PMK founder Ramadoss blocked his son Anbumani's planned 100-day padayatra.
Ramadoss cited concerns about law and order and claimed the yatra was unauthorized.
Anbumani launched the padayatra despite his father's opposition, criticizing the ruling DMK.
The father-son feud escalated after a surveillance device was found at Ramadoss's home.
Ramadoss has been attempting to sideline Anbumani, leading to a power struggle within the party.
- Who
- S. Ramadoss and A. Anbumani of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)
- What
- PMK founder Ramadoss blocked his son's padayatra due to an ongoing power struggle.
- When
- Recent weeks and months
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Ramadoss saw the padayatra as a challenge to his authority and a threat to party stability.
S. Ramadoss
A. Anbumani
Legitimacy of the Yatra
S. Ramadoss
Anbumani's yatra is unauthorized and a threat to party order.
A. Anbumani
Anbumani's yatra is a way to reconnect with the party's base.
Leadership and Authority
S. Ramadoss
Ramadoss is the leader and has authority over party matters.
A. Anbumani
Anbumani believes he should have a more significant role in the party.
- Party
- Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)
- Founder
- S. Ramadoss
- Anbumani's Role
- Working President (Demoted)
- Padayatra Purpose
- Reconnect with party roots
- Yatra Start Location
- Thiruporur
- Ramadoss's Action
- Sought police intervention to halt the march