Father-son war worsens in PMK as Anbumani refuses to give up president post
Expressing confidence that he would get support from all the cadres, he added that there are unexpected confusions pertaining to the presidency of the party
S Ramadoss, Anbumani Ramadoss
CHENNAI: Two days after his father S Ramadoss made an announcement to remove him from the post of PMK president, Anbumani Ramadoss issued a statement, late on Saturday night, addressing the functionaries that he will continue as the president of the party.
“I was elected as the party president by the general council members as per the rules. The Election Commission has also recognised the appointment. I will continue to work as the president of PMK. I am committed to fulfill the reason for which the party elected me and the reason that maruthuvar ayya (Ramadoss senior) launched the party,” Anbumani said.
Expressing belief that he would get support from the cadre, he added that there are unexpected confusions pertaining to the presidency of the party. “I am writing this to clear the air, hoping that the confusion will not affect the party as well as the Vanniyar conference to be held in Mahabalipuram. We have two targets that should be achieved immediately. One is to successfully conduct the conference and another is to win more seats in the 2026 State Assembly elections,” he said.
Continuing to address S Ramadoss as ayya throughout the statement, Anbumani hinted that he would take a final call on forming an alliance for the upcoming election.
“It is my duty to form a strong alliance for the election as per the wishes of the cadre and guidance of maruthuvar ayya. As the president of the party, its topmost responsibility is to fulfil the formation of a strong alliance,” he said.
He further added, “I repeat...my first duty is to fulfill the ambitions of maruthuvar ayya and lead the party in a way to add laurels to him. I will meet you (cadre) soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, Anbumani Ramadoss visited the venue for the Mahabalipuram conference on Sunday and said that the issue is an internal matter and will be discussed internally.
On the other hand, Ramadoss met several office bearers from various districts at his residence in Thailapuram near Tindivanam.
