S. Ramadoss

Dr. S. Ramadoss is the initiator of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a political party started in 1989 with the aim of representing the Vanniyar community in Tamil Nadu. He was a doctor by profession and was the main figure behind the 1987 Vanniyar reservation agitation, which not only marked his transition into politics but also had a great impact on the party's later political journey.

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S. Ramadoss Biography

Dr S. Ramadoss was born on 25 July 1939 in Keezhsiviri, Villupuram, in the Madras Presidency, to Navaneetham Ammal and Sanjeevi Rayar.

He is best known as the founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a party he led to prominence in Tamil Nadu's political landscape. Through his leadership, PMK gained notable influence in the state. He also established the Vanniyar Sangam, an organisation dedicated to advancing the welfare of the Vanniyar community.

Dr Ramadoss began his career as a doctor in Tindivanam but soon left his job to open small clinics, aiming to provide medical care to the underprivileged.

On the personal front, he married Saraswathi, and together they have a son, Anbumani. His declared net worth is Rs 23,80,000, and he has no criminal cases against him.

S. Ramadoss Personal Life

Full Name	S. Ramadoss
Date of Birth	25 Jul 1939 (Age 86)
Place of Birth	Keezhsiviri, Villupuram, Madras Presidency, British India
Party Name	Pattali Makkal Katchi
Education	Graduate
Profession	Doctor
Father's Name	Navaneetham Ammal
Mother's Name	Sanjeevi Rayar
Spouse's Name	Saraswathi
Spouse's Profession	House Wife
Children	1 Son(s)
Website	NA

S. Ramadoss Net Worth

Net Worth

₹23.8 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹23.8 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of S. Ramadoss

Dr S. Ramadoss earned a B.Sc. in Biology from Kolanjiappar University, Virudhachalam, in 1993.

Interesting Facts about S. Ramadoss

He had a brief stint in three Tamil Movies.

His son Anbumani Ramadoss was the Health Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Political Timeline of S. Ramadoss

2024- 2025: Remains a central figure in PMK’s strategy and decision-making, primarily serving as a mentor to the younger leadership.
2021: Continued as a senior leader guiding PMK, though his son Anbumani Ramadoss emerged as the party’s key face.
2019: Rejoined NDA alliance with BJP in Tamil Nadu.
2014: PMK contested independently in Lok Sabha elections but performed poorly.
2009: Withdrew from the UPA and aligned again with regional fronts, maintaining influence in Tamil Nadu politics.
2004: Shifted alliance to the Congress-led UPA, continuing to play a role in coalition politics.
1998: Aligned with the BJP-led NDA, winning parliamentary seats; PMK became part of the Union government.
1991: PMK contested its first Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and secured a notable presence.
1991: PMK contested its first Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and secured a notable presence.
1989: Founded the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a caste-based political party in Tamil Nadu.
1987: Led the Vanniyar reservation agitation, demanding 20% reservation in education and employment for the community.
1987: Led the Vanniyar reservation agitation, demanding 20% reservation in education and employment for the community.

S. Ramadoss Early Life

1969: He was a doctor and soon quit his government job to set up up a small clinic.

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