CHENNAI: The internal feud within PMK deepened on Wednesday as party founder Dr S. Ramadoss announced the reappointment of Tamilkumaran, son of the party’s honorary president G.K. Mani, as president of the party's youth wing.

The move comes amid a bitter leadership battle between Ramadoss and his son, former Union Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss.

Speaking to reporters at Thailapuram, Ramadoss said he had decided to bring back Tamilkumaran to head the youth wing -- a post once held by Anbumani himself.

Tamilkumaran had earlier stepped down, after which Mukundan, Ramadoss’ grandson, was appointed. However, continued infighting and questions over party leadership led to Ramadoss‘s decision to reinstate Tamilkumaran.

The father-son rift in PMK has been simmering for months. After the

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