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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
‘It's a battle for democracy. But, we have a strong team... Akhilesh, Kejriwal, Uddhav, Mamata, Tejashwi... a dynamic young leader like Rahul’: M K Stalin
April 06, 2024 7:05 pm
“After a decade in power, rather than showcasing his achievements, Modi is busy dredging up past... using every tool to keep Oppn in check, arresting leaders": DMK chief, Tamil Nadu CM
EC suspends official over ‘casual checking’ of DMK candidate A Raja’s car
March 31, 2024 7:46 am
The action came after media reports of the flying squad checking the vehicle that was carrying several suitcases at an inter-state check-post near Coonoor, Kerala showed a “casual attitude”, as per an EC source.
R N Ravi backtracks, but it's not the first rap on the TN Governor's knuckles by SC
March 23, 2024 12:28 pm
The M K Stalin-led DMK government has routinely accused Ravi of “overreach” and vested political interests. Before the Ponmudy flashpoint, Ravi had to beat a retreat over pending Bills
Ponmudy sworn in, Ravi to Supreme Court: ‘Didn’t intend to breach order’
March 23, 2024 5:04 am
“The Governor conveys that Ponmudi will be invited for swearing in…. The Governor also wishes to convey that he had the least intent to disrespect the order of the court...," Attorney General R Venkataramani told a three-judge bench presided by CJI D Y Chandrachud.
Lok Sabha elections: In poll manifesto, DMK promises Rs 1,000 per month for women; NEET exemption for Tamil Nadu
March 20, 2024 12:18 pm
A free SIM card with 1GB data per month for college students, citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils living in India, and re-establishing the Planning Commission, are some of the promises made by the DMK in its election manifesto
DMK and Congress two sides of same coin: PM Modi takes on ruling alliance in TN
March 20, 2024 3:58 am
In his first public meeting in the state since the BJP finalised its alliance, key allies, including ousted AIADMK leader and V K Sasikala's nephew, TTV Dhinakaran, and PMK founder S Ramadoss, were on the stage with Modi.
Electoral bonds data: BJP cited law to keep names out, DMK reached out to its donors
March 19, 2024 11:41 am
The DMK, currently the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, which received a total of Rs 656.5 crore via poll bonds from April 19, 2019, to November 14, 2023, with the largest chunk of Rs 509 crore coming from Future Gaming, informed the ECI that it had contacted its donors to collect details.
Senthil Balaji's remand extended
March 24, 2024 8:43 am
Principal Sessions Judge S Alli, before whom Balaji was produced by the prosecution through video-conferencing from the Central Puzhal Prison here, extended his judicial custody till Thursday.
DMK names Congress's nine seats for LS polls, completes seat-allocation exercise among allies
March 18, 2024 6:15 pm
In the 2019 LS polls, barring the Theni LS seat which was won by the AIADMK, the Congress won the other eight constituencies it contested.
Spike in 2021 poll year: For DMK, Future Gaming, Mega Infra, India Cements big donors
March 18, 2024 9:28 am
According to the data, the party received a total of Rs 656.5 crore via poll bonds from April 19 2019 till November 14, 2023.
