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DMK (DMK)
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- Abbreviation DMK
- President M. K. Stalin
- Treasurer T. R. Baalu
- Founder C. N. Annadurai
- Founded 17 September 1949 (75 Years Ago) (1949-09-17)
- Country India
- Headquarters Anna Arivalayam,367-369, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018, Tamil Nadu, India
- Eci Status State Party
- Parliamentary Chairperson Kanimozhi Karunanidhi
- Ideology Dravidianism, Tamil Nationalism, Regionalism, Democratic Socialism, Progressivism, Secularism, Left-wing Populism
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DMK (DMK) BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK): A Legacy of Dravidian Politics Founded on September 17, 1949, by C.N. Annadurai, the DMK emerged as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam. Its rise marked a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape. Initially advocating for a separate Dravidasta...
DMK NEWS
O Pannneerselvam finds second life in DMK, promised Speaker's post: Why Stalin brought former CM in from the cold
February 28, 2026 7:17 am
For the DMK, the obvious gain is that it can deploy the former AIADMK leader, who is from the powerful Thevar OBC community, in southern Tamil Nadu where it has struggled to make inroads
What transpired at Stalin-KC Venugopal meeting: Power-sharing demand off the table for now, Congress pushes for RS berth for Pawan Khera
February 24, 2026 3:46 am
Sources say DMK may not have a problem with ally's request to send Khera to the Upper House, add that discussions on seat sharing for TN polls may happen in the next round
Tamil Nadu ‘cash-for-jobs’ claims: Register case immediately, Madras High Court tells Vigilance
February 21, 2026 3:58 am
The court noted that the matter originated from material seized during an unrelated ED investigation.
Tamil Nadu alliance on the brink: How far can Congress push DMK in deal talks?
February 19, 2026 7:57 am
The larger Congress faction under state chief Selvaperunthagai strongly favours DMK alliance under existing terms, while another group led by Manickam Tagore is pitching for more seats and power share
Tamil Nadu's election-year budget bets on welfare, growth – and a trillion-dollar promise
February 18, 2026 2:27 am
Finance Minister invokes Thiruvalluvar, recalls former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's 1971 advice that a budget must mobilise resources rather than slow development for want of funds
Loyal alliance, restless partner: Congress MP’s power-sharing demand tests DMK tie-up
February 17, 2026 11:35 am
Multiple Congress sources describe the tension as a reflection of a quiet rivalry within the national leadership.
Stalin’s poll bonanza: Rs 5,000 in accounts of 1.31 crore women
February 14, 2026 5:25 am
A total of Rs 6,550 crore was credited into the accounts of 1.31 crore women by 6 am. The announcement followed later.
Decode Politics: Why Stalin has framed DMK vs NDA poll fight as 'Aryan-Dravidian battle'
January 27, 2026 7:50 am
Seizing on Tamil Language Martyrs’ Day events, the CM has sought to turn DMK's key ideological line into a poll slogan, casting the upcoming election not just as a political fight but also a civilisational contest
Unlikely allies next to him, Modi’s Tamil Nadu campaign begins with sharp attack on Stalin’s DMK
January 23, 2026 10:53 pm
For first time since his expulsion from AIADMK in 2017, Dhinakaran shared stage with Palaniswami – a pairing that once seemed politically unthinkable.
Tamil Nadu churn begins: TTV Dhinakaran returns to NDA, DMK draws in R Vaithilingam, last holdout of OPS camp
January 21, 2026 3:16 pm
For Dhinakaran, decision marks sharp political compromise. Once a fierce critic of Edappadi K Palaniswami, the AIADMK general secretary, he now framed past hostilities as differences between allies.
DMK PHOTOS
Winter Session of Parliament begins; here are glimpses from Day 1
December 07, 2022 1:20 pm
Social distancing norms go for a toss as party supporters celebrate poll triumph
May 02, 2021 9:46 pm
As the nation is witnessing an unprecedented crisis, a huge violation of covid protocol and social distancing norms are a common site in victory celebrations
K Anbazhagan dies at 97: A glimpse into the life of the veteran DMK leader
March 07, 2020 3:00 pm
Veteran DMK leader K Anbazhagan passed away at the age of 97 in Chennai in the early hours of Saturday.
Karunanidhi passes away: Rare and unseen photos from his political journey
August 09, 2018 6:31 am
The former Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to the hospital following a dip in his blood pressure last month. On July 31, the hospital had said Karunanidhi would require an extended period of hospitalisation due to “decline” in his general health, although his vital parameters have normalised.
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.
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DMK VIDEOS
DMK supporters react to Karunanidhi's death
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The mood outside Kauvery hospital after news broke of the death of Kalaignar Karunanidhi.
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