Reclaim rights of people: PMK leader to go on 100 day march across Tamil Nadu

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday announced a 100 day march across Tamil Nadu, aiming to highlight and demand social justice and reclaim rights for the people of the state.

Anbumani, whose father S Ramadoss founded the PMK, said the party was established to provide a political platform for oppressed communities in Tamil Nadu. He also criticised the ruling DMK and accused them of failing to deliver on social justice despite holding significant parliamentary power.

“DMK alliance has 40 MPs and 12 Rajya Sabha members but you are still not able to bring any change in social justice in Tamilnadu. Why do you call yourselves as heirs of Periyar, Anna and Karunanidhi?,” Anbumani Ramadoss said.

“This is why Pattali Makkal Katchi was formed. We are fighting for social justice, caste census and more representation by reservation for the oppressed,” he added.

The 100-day march, starting on his father’s birthday from Thirupporur and concluding in Kanyakumari, will focus on ten demands including a caste census, increased reservation for marginalised communities, anti-corruption measures and overall social welfare.

Responding to recent rumors of a rift with his father, Anbumani expressed heartfelt wishes on Father’s Day and assured that he is committed to fulfilling his father’s vision for the party and Tamil Nadu.

“As a son and leader of the party, I will accomplish all that you (S Ramadoss) want. This is 45 years of your work. Please don’t be upset,” he said. Anbumani also added that he is confident that the PMK-led alliance will form the government in Tamil Nadu by 2026.