S. Ramadoss
S Ramadoss | |
|---|---|
Founder of Pattali Makkal Katchi  | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 July 1939 Keezhsiviri, Villupuram, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Spouse | Saraswathi |
| Children | Anbumani Ramadoss |
| Residence(s) | Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Madras Medical College[1][2] |
| Occupation | politician, Doctor |
Dr. S. Ramadoss is the founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), an Indian political party.[3]
Under the leadership of Ramadoss, PMK was able to obtain a significant share of power both in the regional government in Tamil Nadu and the central government, primarily due to coalition pressures.[citation needed] Ramadoss's son, Anbumani Ramadoss, was the Health Minister in the government.
In 1980 Dr.Ramadoss founded Vanniyar sangam, a party that centralized the priorities of the Vanniyar caste. In 1987 they staged road blockade by cutting trees and demanded 20% reservation in TN government jobs for Most Backward Communities. 18 people died during that agitation. As a result, 208 castes including Vanniyar community got 20% reservation in TN. Dr.Ramadoss founded PMK party in 1989.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Paalam | Himself | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 1995 | Thondan | Dr. Sanjeevi Raman | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | Himself | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
Notes
- ^ "Ramadoss, MMC '60 class recall medico days". Meera Vankipuram. The Times of India. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Quiet Ramadoss joining politics was big surprise: College alumni". Deccan Chronicle. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "From a sectarian leader, Ramadoss has come a long way". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
References
- Bhūẏām̐, Dāśarathi (2007). Role of Regional Political Parties in India. ISBN 9788183241915.
- Wyatt, Andrew (2009). Party System Change in South India: Political Entrepreneurs, Patterns and Processes. Routledge. ISBN 9780203862209.