Archive · 9 Jan 2026
PMK Founder Rejects Anbumani’s NDA Alliance Talks
There is a big disagreement in the PMK party in Tamil Nadu.
The founder, S. Ramadoss, says only he can decide who the party should team up with for the 2026 elections.
His son, Anbumani Ramadoss, has been talking to another party, AIADMK, about working together in the NDA.
S. Ramadoss says these talks are not allowed and that most party members support him.
He also says people won't vote for someone who betrays their own family.
S. Ramadoss plans to talk to other party leaders and then decide what the PMK will do for the elections.
PMK founder S. Ramadoss rejects Anbumani Ramadoss' NDA alliance talks, calling them 'illegal' and 'unauthorized.'
S. Ramadoss claims sole authority to negotiate electoral alliances, backed by PMK councils.
Anbumani Ramadoss has announced PMK's participation in the NDA, leading to a dispute within the party.
S. Ramadoss alleges that a small section of leaders has betrayed him for monetary gains.
PMK will consult senior leaders and announce its official alliance position within the next few days.
- Who
- S. Ramadoss (PMK founder) and Anbumani Ramadoss (PMK leader)
- What
- Dispute over authority to negotiate electoral alliances for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
- When
- January 8, 2024
- Where
- Thailapuram village, Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- S. Ramadoss rejects Anbumani's NDA talks, claiming they are illegal and unauthorized, while Anbumani asserts his role in the party.
S. Ramadoss
Anbumani Ramadoss
Authority to Negotiate Alliances
S. Ramadoss
S. Ramadoss claims sole authority to negotiate and finalize electoral alliances for PMK, backed by party councils.
Anbumani Ramadoss
Anbumani Ramadoss has initiated talks with AIADMK for the NDA, asserting his role in the party.
Legitimacy of Alliance Talks
S. Ramadoss
S. Ramadoss terms the talks 'illegal' and 'unauthorized,' calling them a 'mockery' and contempt of court.
Anbumani Ramadoss
Anbumani Ramadoss has publicly announced PMK's participation in the NDA, indicating his intention to move forward with the alliance.
Party Support
S. Ramadoss
S. Ramadoss claims that the majority of PMK cadres and the public support him, alleging betrayal by Anbumani.
Anbumani Ramadoss
Anbumani Ramadoss has not publicly addressed the support claims but has taken steps to form alliances independently.
- Parties Involved
- PMK (Pattali Makkal Katchi), AIADMK, NDA (National Democratic Alliance)
- Election Year
- 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
- Key Figures
- S. Ramadoss (PMK founder), Anbumani Ramadoss (PMK leader)
- Authority Claim
- S. Ramadoss claims sole authority to negotiate alliances, backed by PMK councils.
- Public Announcement
- Anbumani Ramadoss announced PMK's participation in the NDA, leading to a dispute.
- Next Steps
- PMK to consult senior leaders and announce official alliance position within days.
