With Anbumani Ramadoss securing a Rajya Sabha seat, the PMK is gearing up for changes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Sources suggest that his wife, Sowmiya Anbumani, is likely to be a key candidate, potentially contesting from a stronghold in northern Tamil Nadu. The party is considering constituencies like Thiruporur, Dharmapuri, Pennagaram, and Pappireddipatti for her candidacy.
The move is part of a larger strategy to elevate Sowmiya as a prominent figure within the party if she wins. Anbumani Ramadoss’ positive relations with AIADMK and BJP hint at PMK’s possible alignment with the NDA for the elections. Reports of accommodating S. Ramadoss’ faction within the alliance are refuted by party insiders.
Anbumani Ramadoss’ shift to the Rajya Sabha was a calculated decision to address the party’s current requirements. His presence in Parliament aims to bolster PMK’s representation at the national level and pave the way for new leadership in the state. This move sets the stage for Sowmiya Anbumani to lead the party’s campaign in the Assembly.
Considered a strategic choice, Thiruporur constituency gains significance amidst evolving alliance dynamics and the influence of actor-politician Vijay. Despite potential complications due to tensions with S. Ramadoss, Sowmiya’s likable persona and appeal to women and youth voters are seen as assets that could mitigate internal discord.
