Special general council meeting on August 17 will mark a historic turning point: PMK founder Ramadoss
Refusing to disclose the decisions that would be taken at the meeting, Dr. Ramadoss said that he would go ahead with his commitments to ensure the introduction of 10.5% internal reservation for Vanniyars in education and jobs and also to ensure the conduct of a caste-wise census in the State.
Speaking to reporters at his Thailapuram residence near Tindivanam, Dr. Ramadoss alleged that money was being paid to individuals using social media to post derogatory and highly objectionable comments against him and the party's honorary president G.K. Mani.
'People know about the standards of those posting such comments and their allegiance. Money was paid to them to post such derogatory and highly objectionable comments. People are fully aware of this, and would teach an effective lesson to those indulging in such activities,' he said.
'We will continue our journey with renewed momentum while those posting such comments are treading the path of destruction. I am not bothered by these comments but my journey would gather momentum, and the special general council meeting would mark a turning point,' he said.
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