At 88, Ramadoss exits politics, ending era of Tamil Nadu caste politics influence

S. Ramadoss, the 88-year-old Lok Sabha member and prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics, has decided to leave active political life. His exit marks the end of an influential era in the state's caste and reservation politics.

Ramadoss, a key ally of the DMK coalition, has long been a vocal actor in shaping Tamil Nadu's discourse on social justice, caste politics, and reservations. His departure from the political stage signals a generational shift in the state's political landscape.