Will not accept Anbumani as leader, says former PMK MLA
Former PMK MLA R. Arul has publicly rejected the leadership of PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss, citing a lack of leadership qualities. Arul and his supporters are currently deliberating whether to join another political party or form a new one.
Why it matters
Internal dissent within the PMK highlights shifting political alliances in Tamil Nadu and potential fragmentation of the party's voter base.
Former Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) MLA R. Arul said on Thursday (July 16) that PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss did not have any leadership qualities.
Mr. Arul, who was known as a strong supporter of PMK founder S. Ramadoss, held a meeting with his supporters and the cadre who supported Dr. Ramadoss in Salem, during which a sheet was given to the participants, asking their choice between joining a party or starting a new one. In the meeting, five resolutions were passed, including the one demanding that the government divide Salem district into three districts for administrative purposes.
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