Chennai, June 4 (BPNS)
The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder leader, S. Ramadoss has said that the party was accepting defeat in the Lok Sabha elections from Tamil Nadu but added that it was sad. It may be recalled that PMK is a constituent of the NDA in Tamil Nadu.
He said that the PMK had presented several plans and programmes before the voters but failed to evoke response from the public and added that the party accepts the defeat.
Ramadoss in a statement on Tuesday said, “ In a democracy people are the ultimate masters. We bow down and accept their verdict in the Lok Sabha elections. Our party will continue to work to win their support and trust.”
The senior leader further said, “ The Primary duty of the PMK is to fight for the rights of the people, regardless of election victory or defeat. The same situation will continue.”
S. Ramadoss congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and those who supported him in the process of winning the Lok Sabha elections and leading the National Democratic Alliance for a third time.
PMK had contested ten seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an ally of the BJP in Tamil Nadu.
Sowmiya Anbumani daughter in law of Ramadoss had contested from Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency and had lost by a margin of 21,300 votes to A. Mani of the DMK. Sowmiya was the only candidate who fought till the last round in this election against the DMK led alliance’s huge victory and at times she was leading the polls.
