The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) is set to hold a significant protest on December 17 in Tamil Nadu, targeting the state government over its inaction regarding a caste census and the lack of internal reservations for the Vanniyar community. PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has directed constituency in-charges to ensure that a specific number of party members are arrested at local police stations during the protest. This strategy aims to highlight the party's grievances against the ruling DMK government. Additionally, PMK is enhancing its grassroots efforts by appointing leaders from outside districts to manage local campaigns, aiming to unify factions within the party. The focus is on educating the Vanniyar community about their rights to reservations and the government's failures in this regard.