PMK Panel Submits Sealed Recommendations to Founder Ramadoss

Quick Summary

• PMK MLA P. Arul (Salem West) announced on September 1, 2025, that the party’s nine-member Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC), led by founder S. Ramadoss, submitted recommendations addressing incidents that tarnished the party’s reputation.
• The DAC report and meeting minutes were handed over in a sealed cover for S. Ramadoss to make the final decision.
• A further meeting of district secretaries and presidents is scheduled for september 2, while an administrative committee meeting will be held on September 3 to discuss party growth and future strategies.
• The Vanniyar sangam functionaries will also participate in discussions during the district secretaries’ meeting.
• Anbumani Ramadoss, PMK’s “working president,” has not yet responded to a show-cause notice issued earlier.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The submission of a sealed DAC report signals intensified efforts by PMK leadership to address internal party disputes and manage its image amidst controversies. With high-ranking meetings planned this week and key decisions pending from founder S.Ramadoss, there could be significant shifts in leadership dynamics or policy resolutions aimed at improving organizational coherence.

Additionally, Anbumani Ramadoss’s lack of response to the show-cause notice hints at possible friction within leadership ranks-an issue which may impact party unity ahead of any forthcoming elections. Integrating input from both political members and associated bodies like the Vanniyar Sangam further reflects PMK’s focus on consolidating its core base while planning for broader political challenges.

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