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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
BJP got Rs 6,986.5 crore through poll bonds; Future Gaming top donor for DMK
March 17, 2024 6:52 pm
DMK was among the few parties to disclose the identity of the donors, while major parties such as BJP, Congress, TMC and AAP did not disclose these details to the EC, which has now made public those filing as per a Supreme Court order.
Decode Politics: Why, despite the rows he triggers, A Raja remains a key leader for DMK
March 11, 2024 12:16 pm
The MP and former Union minister's comments might be interpreted by BJP as anti-religion. But they stem from his deep roots in Dravidian politics and his ideological commitment to it -- and serve a useful purpose for his party
Lok Sabha polls: DMK, Congress finalise 9+1 seat-sharing deal in repeat of 2019 formula
March 09, 2024 11:10 pm
DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin and TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai finalised the deal, in the presence of AICC leaders K C Venugopal and Ajoy Kumar.
In Kamal Haasan's party joining DMK alliance, one gets a star campaigner, the other a Rajya Sabha seat
March 09, 2024 5:19 pm
My party and I are not contesting this election, but we will give all cooperation to this alliance, the actor turned politician said afterwards.
Kamal Haasan's MNM joins DMK-led alliance in TN, gets one RS seat for 2025 polls
March 20, 2024 8:20 am
Amid speculations that Haasan's party might be allotted seats to contest the Parliamentary polls, the DMK gave MNM one seat for the 2025 Rajya Sabha polls.
DMK stitches up seat-sharing pact with six regional allies, talks with Congress on
March 09, 2024 7:54 pm
Tamil Nadu’s ruling party is said to have offered Coimbatore to Kamal Haasan who is keen on contesting from Chennai South, a seat that the DMK is unlikely to let go of
Lok Sabha polls: DMK ally MDMK to contest 1 seat in Tamil Nadu
March 08, 2024 2:55 pm
MDMK founder Vaiko told reporters they never demanded six seats as was speculated by some.
'India a subcontinent, not country', remarks on Ram: What DMK's A Raja said, triggering political firestorm
March 06, 2024 7:38 am
As BJP hits out at Raja, DMK's ally Congress urges restraint, RJD distances itself from the comments
VCK thanks AIADMK for invite but says it will stick to DMK-led alliance to take on BJP
March 06, 2024 6:29 am
VCK leader and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalvan said his party approaches the election as an ideological war.
AIADMK dares BJP to field Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman from Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha polls
March 04, 2024 7:59 am
AIADMK’s deputy general secretary K P Munusamy said the people of Tamil Nadu are well-informed about the state of things and have a clarity about who should be voted to power.
