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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
PMK women's conference: Ramadoss asserts he will form ‘victorious alliance' for 2026 Assembly poll
Urging party cadre not to heed 'anyone else's words', PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Sunday said he would form a 'victorious alliance' for the 2026 Assembly election. Dr. Ramadoss was addressing the 8th Magalir Peruvizha Maanadu (women's conference), organised by the PMK and the Vanniyar Sangam at Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district. 'I will form a victorious alliance in 2026 no matter who says what. You don't even have to hear it — only what I tell will happen,' Dr. Ramadoss told the gathering. He appreciated the support extended by the police, government departments, and the Tourism Department, calling it 'astonishing'. Call for caste census Urging Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to conduct a caste-based survey, Dr. Ramadoss said it would secure the Chief Minister's place in 'social history'. 'Late Chief Minister Karunanidhi was my good friend. He gave 20% reservation for MBCs. As his son, you [Mr. Stalin] should not hesitate,' he said. Warning of State-wide agitations, he asked Mr. Stalin not to push the PMK to such as position. He also called for liquor prohibition and the elimination of ganja, offering assistance in framing measures to curb the sale and use of alcohol and drugs. 'Send me 10 officials, and I will give them my inputs to curtail such activities. You can implement them. For this, I don't want to come to power. You can easily do this yourself,' he said. At the conference, 14 resolutions were adopted. These included demands for a total prohibition, equal opportunities regardless of gender, prevention of sexual harassment of women at public spaces, and to put an end to the mentally distressing practice of physically searching female candidates appearing for the NEET. PMK general secretary Murali Sankar, MLAs G.K. Mani and Arul, Dr. Ramadoss's wife Saraswathi, daughter Srigandhi Parasuraman, and grandson Mukunthan were present. Along the roads leading to the venue, a large number of posters carried pictures of Dr. Ramadoss and PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss together. Over 1,200 police personnel were deployed as security for the event, and traffic congestion led to vehicles from Karuvi village being stopped by the police.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ramadoss asserts he will form ‘victorious alliance' for 2026 Assembly poll
Urging party cadre not to heed 'anyone else's words', PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Sunday said he would form a 'victorious alliance' for the 2026 Assembly election. Dr. Ramadoss was addressing the 8th Magalir Peruvizha Maanadu (women's conference), organised by the PMK and the Vanniyar Sangam at Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district. 'I will form a victorious alliance in 2026 no matter who says what. You don't even have to hear it — only what I tell will happen,' Dr. Ramadoss told the gathering. He appreciated the support extended by the police, government departments, and the Tourism Department, calling it 'astonishing'. Call for caste census Urging Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to conduct a caste-based survey, Dr. Ramadoss said it would secure the Chief Minister's place in 'social history'. 'Late Chief Minister Karunanidhi was my good friend. He gave 20% reservation for MBCs. As his son, you [Mr. Stalin] should not hesitate,' he said. Warning of State-wide agitations, he asked Mr. Stalin not to push the PMK to such as position. He also called for liquor prohibition and the elimination of ganja, offering assistance in framing measures to curb the sale and use of alcohol and drugs. 'Send me 10 officials, and I will give them my inputs to curtail such activities. You can implement them. For this, I don't want to come to power. You can easily do this yourself,' he said. At the conference, 14 resolutions were adopted. These included demands for a total prohibition, equal opportunities regardless of gender, prevention of sexual harassment of women at public spaces, and to put an end to the mentally distressing practice of physically searching female candidates appearing for the NEET. PMK general secretary Murali Sankar, MLAs G.K. Mani and Arul, Dr. Ramadoss's wife Saraswathi, daughter Srigandhi Parasuraman, and grandson Mukunthan were present. Along the roads leading to the venue, a large number of posters carried pictures of Dr. Ramadoss and PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss together. Over 1,200 police personnel were deployed as security for the event, and traffic congestion led to vehicles from Karuvi village being stopped by the police.
