S Ramadoss quits politics, ending era that reshaped Tamil Nadu’s reservation debate
S. Ramadoss announced his retirement from politics at the age of 88, marking the end of a nearly five-decade career that significantly influenced Tamil Nadu's reservation debate. He stated that his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, will take over the political responsibilities of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) party. Ramadoss, who cited health issues as a reason for his departure, requested that discussions with him focus solely on his health moving forward.