V.K. Sasikala and Dr S. Ramadoss could together cause a setback to the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the northern, delta, and southern districts, which could cost the principal opposition dearly if the contests become neck-and-neck thrillers
Ramadoss’s faction had earlier argued that an executive committee of the party had passed a resolution in July to grant more powers to the founder Ramadoss, who would become the president of the party once the term of the incumbent ends
While Ramadoss called Anbumani a 'weed' that needed to be removed, Anbumani's aide disputes the legitimacy of the decision, claiming Anbumani's tenure as president was recently extended
This father-son quarrel might throw a spanner in the BJP's plan to have a rainbow alliance in Tamil Nadu, proving to be a headache for the NDA
PMK founder Ramadoss recently overthrew Anbumani from party president's post and reinstated himself in the role. Anbumani was made party's working president
The duo got into an argument over the appointment of Anbumani's nephew Mukundan as the party's youth wing president.
Both parties were part of AIADMK-led alliance during 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Ramadoss's comments were made at an event on 'hate politics' on Saturday
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