Tug of War in PMK: Anbumani and Ramadoss in Power Struggle

The Madras High Court permitted PMK leader Anbumani to conduct the party's general council meeting on August 9 at Mamallapuram, amid ongoing disputes over party control with founder S Ramadoss. The court dismissed a petition against the meeting, advising the complainant to pursue civil court remedies instead.

The Madras High Court has allowed PMK leader Anbumani to proceed with the general council meeting scheduled for August 9 at Mamallapuram. This comes despite internal conflicts with party founder S Ramadoss over leadership control.

Justice N Anand Venkatesh rejected a petition by PMK office-bearer Murali Sankar seeking to block the meeting, suggesting instead that he could take the matter to a civil court.

Tensions between Anbumani and his father Ramadoss remain high as both have independently organized meetings, with the senior leader's gathering planned for August 17.

(With inputs from agencies.)