The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (Tamil pronunciation: [t̪iɾaːʋiɖɐ munːeːtrɐk kɐɻɐɡɐm]; transl. Dravidian Progressive Federation; [10] abbr. DMK) is an Indian political party based in the state of Tamil Nadu, where it is currently the ruling party, and the union territory of Puducherry, where it is currently the main opposition.

4 days ago · In 1972 the DMK split in two when one of its most prominent members, Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran (popularly known as MGR), formed his own party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (All India Dravidian Progressive Federation; AIADMK). The schism not only eroded the popularity of the DMK but also initiated a prolonged phase of bitter enmity …

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (Tamil pronunciation:[t̪iɾaːʋiɖɐ munːeːtrɐk kɐɻɐɡɐm]; transl. Dravidian Progressive Federation; [10]abbr.DMK) is an Indian political party based in the state of Tamil Nadu, where it is currently the ruling party, and the union territory of Puducherry, where it is currently the main opposition. [11]

Official website of DMK, a regional party in India advocating for social justice, federalism, and self-respect for the Tamils.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), founded on 17 September 1949, by C. N. Annadurai, is a significant political force in Tamil Nadu, India. Originating from the Dravidar Kazhagam led by E. V. Ramasami (Periyar), the DMK made history under Annadurai by becoming the first party, other than the Indian National Congress, to secure a clear ...

Jul 20, 2021 · The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was formed in the year 1949 by C.N. Annadurai. It is a regional political party with a centre-left political position and political ideologies of Social Democracy, Democratic Socialism and Populism.

6 days ago · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai, sounding elated about the huge lead the party candidate in Erode (East) has, said: “This is expected. Major parties did not contest (the by-election) fearing this result would have repeated, even if they had contested. They made several allegations against the DMK.

Apr 4, 2024 · The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, which is currently ruling in Tamil Nadu, has its roots in the Self-Respect Movement begun by EV Ramaswamy ‘Periyar’ during the first half of the...

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai in 1949 . Since 1969, DMK has been headed by Karunanidhi, who has served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu several times.

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (transl. All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation; abbr. AIADMK) is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry.