Chennai: PMK president and Rajya Sabha member Anbumani Ramadoss declared that only he could convene the party general council. Speaking at PMK’s district secretaries’ meeting held for the second consecutive day on Saturday, Anbumani said PMK is a party founded with ideology and purpose. “The party has to function with unity, discipline, and structure. We must avoid public conflict. The party’s credibility depends on how we handle internal matters responsibly,” he said.He pointed out that everyone in the party had a responsibility. “I’m not here to rule. I’m here to work alongside you,” he said. He said in politics, positions will come and go. “No one is forever. But our commitment to the people must be constant. We are not here for personal gain. Our work should benefit the people and the party. This is not the time for ego or groupism. Those who love the party must stand together,” he said.Anbumani conveyed the next polls will be critical and PMK should present itself as a strong, independent alternative. He called upon the functionaries to reach every village and booth with a clear message. “We cannot afford to fall apart now. If we truly believe in our ideology, let us show it in action,” he said.Meanwhile, Ramadoss removed a handful of district secretaries from their positions. This comes as two of the party’s five MLAs, G K Mani and A Arul, were absent from Anbumani’s consultative meeting with district functionaries.The ongoing conflict between his father and PMK founder S Ramadoss and Anbumani intensified in recent days and is now pushing the party towards a full-blown war within. According to internal sources, both of them have strong and irreconcilable differences. There are also disputes among district-level leaders and key office-bearers who are said to be taking sides.Amid this, Mani denied charges that he was responsible for the rift between Ramadoss and Anbumani. “I am not responsible for the rift within PMK. When I saw such claims circulating on social media, I broke down. Having been in the party for so many years, do you think I would ever wish for the party to fall apart? The accusations made against me are false,” said Mani before meeting Ramadoss at his residence.