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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ramadoss should reject BJP and ‘politics of hate', promote peace between the Vanniyars and the Dalits, says VCK MP
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi general secretary and Villupuram MP D. Ravikumar has urged PMK founder S. Ramadoss to reject the BJP and the 'politics of hate' to protect peace and promote development in northern districts of Tamil Nadu, where the Vanniyars and the Scheduled Castes live in large numbers. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Ravikumar said his appeal to Dr. Ramadoss — which came after the PMK founder spoke fondly of VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan in an interview — was born out of the concern that Dr. Ramadoss and the PMK should not 'inadvertently' aid the growth of the BJP in Tamil Nadu. 'The Vanniyars and the Scheduled Castes are two largest communities in the northern districts. If Dr. Ramadoss rejects the BJP, the national party would find it impossible to form a government in the State. It cannot win [in elections] without taking root in the northern districts,' he said. While Mr. Thirumavalavan had repeatedly rejected any alliance with the PMK or the BJP, Mr. Ravikumar said his appeal to Dr. Ramadoss should not be seen in the context of the 2026 Assembly election, but in the larger context of ensuring peace and calm in society. Mr. Ravikumar said Dr. Ramadoss's rejection of hate politics against the Scheduled Castes would pave the way for fraternity and peace among the Vanniyars and the Scheduled Castes in the villages. 'If the PMK ends the politics of hate against the Scheduled Castes, the atrocities against the Scheduled Castes will come down. Those who cause trouble to the Scheduled Castes in villages do so because of the shade of protection given by the PMK,' he said. 'Even in the Melpathi temple issue, it was the PMK's advocate, K. Balu, who spoke in support of the social exclusion of the Scheduled Castes from the temple. If the PMK lets go of this kind of politics, the atrocities will come down automatically,' he felt. The Villupuram MP added that the 'Vanniyar community has a proud history of playing a leading role in progressive politics in the State — it has been an important part of the Dravidian Movement and the Left politics. The Vanniyars do not harbour as much hate against the Scheduled Castes as other communities in the southern districts. If Dr. Ramadoss softens his stance, the Scheduled Castes in the northern districts can rest easy, and this will result in the overall development of the region.'
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ramadoss dubs son's remarks on DMK a blatant lie
C hennai: PMK founder S Ramadoss continued to attack his son and PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss dismissing his claim that the DMK was responsible for their ongoing feud as false. "It's a blatant lie," Ramadoss told reporters in Chennai on Thursday. Anbumani had alleged that DMK was creating the rift in PMK, scared of its strength. Ramadoss was also non-committal when reporters asked him in Chennai on Thursday whether he would forgive Anbumani since his son had publicly apologized. He recited a Tamil film song, 'Poga poga therium,' meaning his response to Anbumani's apology will be known in the coming days. Ramadoss also defended two of his party MLAs, G K Mani and R Arul from Salem, who got themselves admitted to hospitals a day before Anbumani held a meeting in Salem district. There were murmurs of discontent among Anbumani supporters that the two were trying to skip the meeting. But Ramadoss said it could be a coincidence that the duo fell sick at the same time of the Salem meeting. Meanwhile, Anbumani said the charges levelled against him by Ramadoss were baseless. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Addressing the party functionaries in Salem, he dubbed the charges as '100 % lie'. Ramadoss had alleged that Anbumani threw a bottle on his mother earlier this year. Ramadoss had also charged that Anbumani struck a poll deal with BJP and got the latter's wife Soumya to contest in polls against his wishes. Anbumani said he would provide a proper explanation for the allegations soon. Anbumani also made a veiled attack on Arul and G K Mani for getting hospitalised ahead of the meeting he convened. "Let us pray for their speedy physical and mental recovery," he said, sparking a round of applause from the cadres. Incidentally, Arul, who was admitted at Omandurar govt super specialty hospital, got discharged on Thursday. "I have recovered," he told reporters as he walked out of the hospital.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
PMK feud: Ramadoss dismisses Anbumani's claim of DMK involvement
PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Thursday dismissed his son Anumani Ramadoss' claim that the ruling DMK was responsible for the ongoing intra-party tussle, terming it 'utter lies'. At the PMK's general council meeting in Kancheepuram, Dr. Anbumani had claimed that the DMK wanted to weaken the PMK, and that the ruling party and 'conspirators within' were responsible for the ongoing dispute between him and Dr. Ramadoss. When asked whether he would accept Dr. Anbumani's apology, Dr. Ramadoss sang a Tamil song, hinting that the answer would be revealed in the coming days.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Stalin never kept his promises on holding caste census, says Anbumani Ramadoss
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday said that DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has never kept his promises on holding caste census in Tamil Nadu despite meeting PMK representatives, including its founder Ramadoss, thrice on the issue. Addressing party cadre at a district level meeting held here, Mr. Anbumani said that whenever he or party founder senior Ramadoss met the Chief Minister, mostly at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Stalin gave assurance that efforts would be taken on holding the caste census. 'Despite three years after the Supreme Court favoured allowing an internal reservation for Vanniyars based on census, the State government has done nothing on the issue,' he alleged. The former Union Minister reiterated his party demand to provide promised 10.5% internal reservation for Vanniyar community in Tamil Nadu by the DMK-led government, which has claimed of introducing welfare schemes that brings social justice and equality to all. 'Of its total MLAs, DMK has 23 from Vanniyar community and 21 Dalit MLAs. Did the Dravidian party implement any welfare schemes for the upliftment of these communities,' he asked.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"If There Is Any Anger...": PMK Leader Anbumani Seeks Forgiveness From Father S Ramadoss
Chennai: PMK top leader Anbumani on Sunday appealed to his father, party founder S Ramadoss to forgive him in case of "anger" against him and asserted that he is ready to follow his diktats and realise his dreams for the party. Praising Ramadoss as "national leader," Anbumani expressed confidence that a coalition regime, in which his party will be a constituent, shall next year form the government following the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Addressing the party's district level general council meeting at Tiruvallur near here, Anbumani spoke on strengthening the party by way of measures including village level outreach and enrolling youths as members. He said the district level meetings were being held to achieve such objectives. A coalition regime, in which his party will be a constituent, shall next year form the government following the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, he affirmed. The PMK was not founded to facilitate the formation of government by the DMK or the AIADMK, he said without explicitly naming the two Dravidian parties. "We should also rule," he said adding only then social justice could be upheld. "We do not require anything else." Anbumani said, in 2004, his party was a partner in the UPA-I government and it was the PMK that made the demand to implement 27 percent reservation for OBCs in education in central government educational institutions a part of the Common Minimum Programme. However, when the assurance was not implemented 2 years after the formation of government by the UPA, the party founder, his father Ramadoss said the PMK may walkout of the alliance if the promise was not honoured. Only then the assurance was fulfilled by the UPA. "It was a coalition government. This is what Tamil Nadu too needs," he said and reiterated that PMK's principle is social justice. On the occasion of Father's Day on June 15, he conveyed his greetings to Ramadoss, and said the party founder should live joyously for more than 100 years with good health and peace of mind and facilitating it was also his duty as a son. "If there is any anger against me, please pardon me," Anbumani made an open appeal to his father Ramadoss when the power struggle between the father-son duo appeared to be at its peak within the party. Further, Anbumani said his father had underwent coronary bypass surgery a decade ago and the octogenarian leader had to manage blood pressure and diabetes. "That is why I said, you should maintain good health; do not get tensed up. Tell me what I should do as a son and as party president and I will do it immediately, then and there. Do not get angry and do not be concerned. This is a party you built. We will realise your dreams.," he said adding his father's 45-year hard work was nothing ordinary. "You (Ramadoss) are a national leader," he said adding PM Narendra Modi last year hailed the PMK founder as the India's senior most leader. Stressing on people's rights and referring to his proposed people's rights retrieval yatra, Anbumani accused the DMK government of "making false assurances" and deceiving the people. He claimed that people will not believe the DMK and the "countdown for the end of the DMK regime starts from today." On June 13, Ramadoss asserted that he will continue to be the party president till such time he is alive. On that day, fifty-six year old Anbumani, announced, "Tamil Nadu people's rights retrieval yatra," for 100 days commencing from July 25, the birthday of his father and PMK founder Ramadoss. The objective of the yatra is to win 10 rights. These are right to social justice, women's right to live free from violence, right to employment, right to farming and right to food and right to development. Other rights his journey will be focusing are: right to public service, right to health and right to education, and right to be free from alcohol and drug harm and right to sustainable urban development and right to a healthy environment, according to the party. Ramadoss days ago announced that he would be party chief as long as he lived. He said Anbumani should agree to function as executive president and that alone was the solution to end the bickerings within the PMK.
