Daijiworld Media Network- Chennai

Chennai, Sep 11: In a dramatic turn of events, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss on Thursday expelled his son and former party president Anbumani Ramadoss from the party, stripping him of his post as Executive President. The decision comes just months ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, raising questions about the NDA’s prospects in the state.

The PMK Administrative Council, led by Dr Ramadoss, stated that Anbumani failed to respond to a show-cause notice issued earlier. “There has been no explanation from him. We believe he has no explanation to offer and that he accepts the allegations against him. His actions amount to an attempt to destroy the party,” Dr Ramadoss said.

The father-son feud, simmering for over a year, began when Dr Ramadoss appointed his grandson Mukundan as chief of the PMK’s youth wing — a move Anbumani opposed openly, storming out of a party meeting in protest. The clash escalated into a power struggle, with Dr Ramadoss reclaiming the party president’s post and demoting Anbumani, who continued to claim the presidency despite the decision.

The show-cause notice against Anbumani listed 16 allegations, including attempts to split the party, inappropriate behaviour, and misuse of the party’s social media handle to make derogatory remarks against Dr Ramadoss. With no response, the party has now expelled him.

The expulsion comes at a time when the NDA in Tamil Nadu is already facing turmoil, with leaders O. Panneerselvam and TTV Dhinakaran leaving the alliance. Analysts say the move could impact the PMK’s electoral prospects, especially in northern districts where the party commands significant support among the Vanniyar community.