Anbumani to kickstart 100-day Statewide tour from Thiruporur on July 25
The tour will commence on the birthday of his father and PMK founder S. Ramadoss, which the party celebrates as Pasumai Thaayagam Day. His tour will cover key constituencies and conclude in Dharmapuri on November 1, observed as Tamil Nadu Day, a party statement said.
His tour seeks to 'reclaim' ten key rights for the people, including right to social justice, women's right to live free from violence, right to employment, right good governance and public services, right to health and education, the statement said.
In the first phase between July 25 and August 4, Dr. Anbumani will tour Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram, Sriperumbudur, Ambattur, Maduravoyal, Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur, Tiruttani, Sholinghar, Ranipet, Arcot, Vellore and Vaniyambadi Assembly constituencies, the statement added.
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