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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (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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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (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. Annadurai, its first General Secretary, led the party to a historic victory in the 1967 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, ...
DRAVIDA MUNNETRA KAZHAGAM NEWS
'Vijay is coming': Tamil star kicks off Assembly poll campaign, targets DMK and BJP over broken promises
September 14, 2025 11:03 am
During the campaign, the 50-year-old leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam started his speech framing both the ruling DMK and the BJP as parties that had 'cheated' the state.
Delimitation needs deliberation. Stalin has set the ball rolling
March 08, 2025 11:16 am
Given that the 50-year freeze on delimitation will come to an end soon, the Centre is obligated to consider all political views before taking a decision
Vijay calls out DMK alliance for Thirumavalavan’s absence at Ambedkar book launch
December 07, 2024 4:05 pm
Book release was already steeped in controversy over Dalit leader Thirumavalavan’s decision to stay away. His party, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, is an ally of Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK
As Samsung strike enters second month, ruling DMK faces alliance heat, Tamil Nadu police detain union leaders
October 10, 2024 12:23 pm
Since September 9, more than a thousand workers have been on protest. Now, questions are being raised over the state government's handling of the crisis
‘Courts must be vigilant’: Madras HC reverses discharge of DMK ministers in disproportionate assets cases
August 08, 2024 8:34 am
The Madras HC was hearing two suo motu revision petitions against a lower court’s discharge of Backward Classes Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran and Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu in disproportionate assets case dating back 2011-12.
‘Even if I am elevated…’: Udhayanidhi’s first comments amid buzz of elevation to Tamil Nadu Deputy CM post
July 21, 2024 11:15 am
Reminds youth leaders that focus has to remain on winning 2026 assembly polls
Explained: The legislations that BJP, Congress, DMK and others have promised in manifestos
April 22, 2024 11:58 am
As polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections begins, here is a breakdown of the election manifestos of five major parties — BJP, Congress, CPI(M), DMK, and TMC — in terms of the legislations and judicial reforms promised.
LS polls: DMK allots 1 seat each to IUML, KMDK
February 26, 2024 7:12 pm
The seat sharing agreement was signed by DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin and leaders of alliance parties at the party headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam,' here.
‘Grave threat’: Stalin voices support for Kerala in Supreme Court battle against Centre's fiscal control
February 06, 2024 9:38 pm
Criticising the Centre’s alleged restrictive approach towards state finances, Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin highlighted the need for collective action among progressive state governments.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2023: Govt to roll out much-awaited Rs 1,000 monthly aid for women homemakers
March 21, 2023 2:20 am
Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said Rs 7,000 crore has been allotted in the 2023-24 Budget for the scheme “which will be a game changer in the socio-economic life of women of the state.”
DRAVIDA MUNNETRA KAZHAGAM VIDEOS
Muthuvel Karunanidhi: Looking back at his life in active politics for over seven decades
June 22, 2020 6:19 pm
Muthuvel Karunanidhi, the man fondly called Kalaignar - the artist, breathes his last. A look back at his illustrious life and all that he achieved in over seven decades of being an active politician.
Two zeroes don't add up to hero: BJP on Cong-DMK alliance
February 14, 2016 1:57 pm
Chennai, Feb 14 (ANI): Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Sunday reacted over Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, and said that two zeroes don't add up to hero and so it won’t make any difference. He also said that they will come out with the alliance within one week. He further added that the people of Tamil Nadu are frustrated with the politics they have witnessed over half a century and they want change and fresh start.
Supreme Court stays Centre's notification allowing Jallikatu
January 12, 2016 12:01 pm
New Delhi, Jan12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the Central Government's notification, which permitted the controversial sport 'Jallikattu' in Tamil Nadu. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MK Stalin after the order, said that ruling by the apex court on Jallikattu has to be suitably responded by the Central Government and only it can take a decision on it. Jallikattu is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day.
