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PMK functionary arrested for stoning three buses in Villupuram district

Police arrested PMK functionary for stoning 3 govt buses in Villupuram in protest against NLC India Ltd. taking possession of land. No passengers injured, CCTV footage used to identify suspect. Case registered.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

PMK announces protest against NLC land acquisition on July 28

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss to lead protest against State govt. for land acquisition for NLC. He wrote to TN CM, MPs, MLAs and popular personalities to voice for measures to tackle climate change. He also wrote to Villupuram Collector to stop work on bus terminus near water body. PMK founder…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

On eve of 84th birthday, PMK leader S. Ramadoss reiterates commitment to ensure reservations for Vanniyars

S. Ramadoss, founder of PMK, on his 84th birthday, reiterated his commitment to bring about separate reservations for Vanniyars proportional to their population. He expressed his happiness and hurt at the appraisal of his achievements as the party's founder. He also committed to implementing tobacco and liquor prohibition, ensuring Tamil…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Prohibition Minister should not speak about justice for alcoholics: Anbumani

Anbumani Ramadoss, President of CHENNAIPMK, urged State Minister S. Muthusamy to focus on social justice rather than justice for alcoholics. He argued that mechanising sanitary work is the solution, not providing alcohol to workers. He questioned how the Minister's solution would help the wives of workers who come home drunk.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

PMK has achieved things even before coming to power: Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss claims party has achieved much despite not being in power, alleges Dravidian parties win due to cash-for-votes. PMK has built check dams, pushed for laws to curb online gambling, and plans to budget ₹25,000 crore for water management projects. He also claims PMK is not a…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

T.N. CM should convene all-party meeting on Mekedatu dam issue: PMK

PMK leader Anbumani urges CM Stalin to convene all-party meeting on Mekedatu dam issue. He suggests CM take delegation to Karnataka or Delhi to reinforce TN's stand. He blames DMK & AIADMK for not constructing check-dams. He urges TN CM & Governor to work unitedly for State's interests. PMK yet…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

PMK to stage protest against murder of three party functionaries

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday announced that the party will organise a protest on Thursday against the murders of three party functionaries in 50 days in Chengalpattu district by hirelings while praising the Uttar Pradesh government for eliminating the criminal gangs by empowering the police department.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

PMK functionary hacked to death in Chengalpattu, police open fire, arrest one suspect

A Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) functionary was hacked to death by an unidentified gang in Chengalpattu, on the night of Sunday, July 9, 2023. A special police team nabbed one of suspects, after opening fire at him, when he attempted to attack them, sources said.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

‘Rajini fatigue’ will work against actor Vijay, say political leaders

Smaller political parties are watching actor Vijay’s next move after he began making overt manoeuvres such as organising an event to felicitate State-level student toppers and urging them ‘not to take cash and vote’ in elections.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Form separate agency to conduct State Eligibility Test: Anbumani

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday said the State government should set up a separate agency, similar to the National Testing Agency, to conduct State Eligibility Test (SET) for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023