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AIADMK (AIADMK)
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- Abbreviation AIADMK
- Treasurer Dindigul C. Sreenivasan
- Founder M. G. Ramachandran
- Founded 17 October 1972; 52 Years Ago (1972-10-17)
- Country India
- Headquarters Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R. Maaligai,226, V.P. Raman Salai, Royapettah, Chennai - 600014, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Eci Status State Party
- Parliamentary Chairperson M. Thambidurai
- Ideology Dravidianism, Tamil Nationalism, Regionalism, Social Liberalism, Secularism, Populism
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AIADMK (AIADMK) BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
AIADMK: A Dominant Force in Tamil Nadu Politics The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is a prominent regional party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, founded on October 17, 1972, by M.G. Ramachandran (M.G.R.). A breakaway faction from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), its formation st...
AIADMK NEWS
Vijay sees endorsement, Stalin calls it downfall: In Tamil Nadu, same bypoll results, different readings
October 10, 2026 4:29 am
Returning two former AIADMK MLAs to the Assembly, the wins offer an early boost to Vijay’s four-month-old government and deepen the pressure on the AIADMK, with four more seats vacant after similar defections.
Vijay may get boost from BJP ally, but there's an AIADMK angle too
October 01, 2026 8:49 pm
For CM Vijay, inducting the PMK into the ruling alliance could further complicate matters with the Left and risk putting ally VCK in an uncomfortable position
The rise and sidelining of Annamalai: A BJP experiment that leaves behind a ‘what if’
June 02, 2026 10:37 am
Once a rising star in the BJP firmament, Annamalai fell out of favour with party leaders over his staunch opposition to the alliance with the AIADMK. In the end, he may stand vindicated.
The rebellion that fizzled: AIADMK factions call truce as flock returns to EPS
May 28, 2026 4:03 am
AIADMK rebellion, which began with 25 MLAs defying the party whip and supporting the Vijay-led TVK government during confidence motion on May 13, initially appeared capable of permanently destabilising Palaniswami’s leadership
Tamil Nadu’s ‘Operation L’: Vijay’s TVK eyes solo majority as AIADMK wilts ‘leaf by leaf’
May 26, 2026 4:27 am
As ruling party eyes magic figure of 118 by itself, five rebel AIADMK MLAs meet EPS, fuelling talk of reconciliation.
Hidden cost of never sharing power: How DMK, AIADMK suffer a double whammy
May 22, 2026 7:17 pm
Some DMK allies like Congress quickly joined hands with Vijay, few others jumped ship after negotiations; AIADMK was split as a rebel faction backed TVK govt
TVK moves ahead with coalition Cabinet expansion, AIADMK rebels left waiting
May 21, 2026 4:59 am
Twenty-one ministers are set to be sworn in tomorrow at 10 am at Lok Bhavan, including 19 from TVK and 2 from the Congress. Shift marks significant recalibration after days of anxiety among Vijay’s allies over speculation that the AIADMK rebel faction could be rewarded with Cabinet berths
Locked offices, resignations, court cases: AIADMK's post-poll crisis spills into the streets
May 19, 2026 10:58 am
Veteran AIADMK leader S Semmalai quits, tension prevails outside party offices in several districts as fears of rival camps clashing linger.
After DMK’s shock loss, Stalin wants suggestions to turn the party around. His sister, Kanimozhi, may be the trump card
May 15, 2026 2:51 pm
The DMK’s path back may depend on winning women voters through a powerful leadership reset
From peak stardom to Chief Minister: How Vijay hacked the Tamil political code
May 14, 2026 3:00 pm
While pundits scramble to perform a post-mortem on the TVK landslide, the secret was hiding in plain sight: a perfect storm of cinematic timing, a leadership vacuum, and the slow collapse of the AIADMK
AIADMK PHOTOS
AIADMK cadre led by EPS detained for staging protest as rival faction attends assembly
October 19, 2022 10:41 pm
As CAA protests continue to create stir nationwide, Cong holds dharna at Rajghat
December 24, 2019 9:06 am
Party chief MK Stalin, Congress leader P Chidambaram and MDMK’s Vaiko are leading the march.
Jayalalithaa takes charge as Tamil Nadu CM for the sixth time
May 23, 2016 6:31 pm
Jayalalithaa's swearing-in ceremony was held at the Centenary Auditorium at the Madras University on Monday afternoon.
AIADMK supporters celebrate Jayalalithaa's acquittal in DA case
May 11, 2015 6:27 pm
AIADMK workers broke into celebrations, bursting crackers and distributing sweets following the acquittal of Jayalalithaa by the Karnataka High Court.
J Jayalalithaa convicted; AIADMK workers stage protests
September 28, 2014 3:56 pm
As soon Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was convicted in an 18-year-old disproportionate assets case by a special court, AIADMK workers began their protests.
Didi, Amma wave: TMC, AIADMK win big
May 16, 2014 6:46 pm
Supporters of TMC and AIADMK celebrated their victory in the Lok Sabha Polls.
Stage set for 6th phase of polling
April 23, 2014 9:19 pm
Stakes will be high for Congress and BJP and a number of other parties like AIADMK, DMK, NCP and Shiv Sena when 117 constituencies will go to polls on Thursday in yet another substantial round of polling in the Lok Sabha elections.
Tamizh Talkies
April 20, 2014 12:24 pm
From Jayalalithaa speakers blaring out Stalin’s ‘leonine gait’ to BJP bikers waving ‘Vaiko’ flags, EP UNNY captures a slice of Tamil Nadu’s political terrain.
Politicians from various parties pay tribute to Bhimrao Ambedkar
April 14, 2014 9:59 pm
President, Prime Minister and other leaders pay tribute to Bhimrao Ambedkar on the occasion of his birth anniversary celebrations.
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AIADMK VIDEOS
Express Eye for Detail: CBI vs CBI, AIADMK MLAs to stay disqualified, and Kohli reaches another milestone
September 26, 2023 3:24 pm
In this episode of Express Eye for Detail, a look at the battle within the CBI, the AIADMK gets a breather and Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batsman to reach the 10,000-run mark.
Two Warring AIADMK Factions Finally 'United', Panneerselvam To Be Deputy CM
June 22, 2020 6:55 pm
Retired HC Judge To Probe J Jayalalithaa's Death
June 22, 2020 6:56 pm
AIADMK Crisis Continues, DMK Likely To Back O Panneerselvam
June 22, 2020 7:10 pm
Big Jolt To AIADMK: Find Out What Happened
June 22, 2020 7:14 pm
Sasikala Natarajan Appointed AIADMK General Secretary
June 22, 2020 7:16 pm
AIADMK members get 'Jayalalithaa Tattoo' to mark her 68th birthday
February 24, 2016 6:31 am
Chennai, Feb 24 (ANI): To mark the 68th birthday celebrations of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party members got Amma's picture tattooed on their arms. The tattoos read 'Amma everything for us'. Meanwhile, the party members assembled at the party headquarter to celebrate Amma's birthday. According to reports, birthday celebrations for Jayalalithaa had already begun in the state since the beginning of this month.
Jayalalithaa pays tribute to MG Ramachandran on his birth anniversary
January 17, 2016 9:51 am
Chennai, Jan 17 (ANI): Tamil Chief Minister Nadu J Jayalalithaa on Sunday paid tribute to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) founder and former matinee idol MG Ramachandran on his birth anniversary. Jayalalithaa offered flowers and garland at his statue and the crowd echoed his name in order to pay tribute. Several functions were being organised by the party workers to mark the day.
