Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Over 500 Join PMK as Anbumani Ramadoss Sets Agenda
More than 500 people joined the PMK at an event in Salem district.
Anbumani Ramadoss, the party president, attended the event.
Former Edappadi MLA Kaveri was among the new members.
Ramadoss said Tamil Nadu politics has changed after the latest assembly elections.
He said the PMK has an important place after working for 38 years.
He predicted that the PMK would lead the Tamil Nadu government in 2031.
He asked the state government to act quickly on the Cauvery and Mekedatu dam matters.
He also said Tamil Nadu and Karnataka should remain friendly while protecting Tamil Nadu’s rights.
Finally, he proposed giving two-wheelers to panchayat presidents.
More than 500 people from various parties and movements joined the Pattali Makkal Katchi in Salem district.
Former Edappadi MLA Kaveri was among those who joined the party.
Anbumani Ramadoss said the PMK has gained a unique place in Tamil Nadu politics.
Ramadoss predicted that a PMK-led government would be established in Tamil Nadu in 2031.
He urged swift action on the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues and called for two-wheelers for panchayat presidents.
- Who
- More than 500 new members, including former Edappadi MLA Kaveri, joined the Pattali Makkal Katchi in the presence of party president Anbumani Ramadoss.
- What
- A mass induction into the PMK took place, alongside statements by Ramadoss on Tamil Nadu politics, the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues, and local-government vehicles.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Magudanchavadi in Salem district, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The new members joined the PMK, while Ramadoss used the event to outline the party’s political ambitions and policy demands.
- New members
- More than 500 people joined the PMK.
- Event location
- Magudanchavadi, Salem district.
- Party president
- Anbumani Ramadoss.
- Notable entrant
- Former Edappadi MLA Kaveri.
- Political forecast
- Ramadoss said a PMK-led government would be established in Tamil Nadu in 2031.
- Water issues
- He urged action on the Cauvery and Mekedatu dam issues.
- Local-government proposal
- He said panchayat presidents should receive two-wheelers, as MLAs receive cars.