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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
DMK raising NEP, delimitation issues out of fear of losing elections in Tamil Nadu: Nishikant Dubey
March 10, 2025 6:15 pm
Amid a raging war of words between the Centre and the M K Stalin government, BJP leader Nishikant Dubey raised the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha and said the DMK was opposing the New Education Policy and delimitation out of fear of losing assembly elections due next year.
Decode Politics: Tamil Nadu parties' 6-point resolution on delimitation, why they are concerned
March 08, 2025 10:19 pm
The parties have asked the Centre to either base the delimitation exercise on 1971 Census figures or maintain the proportional ratio of states and their Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 numbers.
As DMK draws red line over delimitation, INDIA allies adopt 'wait and watch' strategy
March 06, 2025 6:49 pm
Congress does a tightrope over the row, not willing to alienate its North base; SP, TMC maintain silence; RJD calls for discussion
‘1971 Census should be basis for next 30 years’: Highlights from M K Stalin's all-party meet on delimitation
March 05, 2025 2:46 pm
While the BJP, Tamil nationalist Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) and former union minister GK Vasan's Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) boycotted the meeting, principal opposition party in Tamil Nadu AIADMK, the Congress and Left parties, actor-politician Vijay's TVK took part in it.
'Teach Hindi to your staff, not our students': DMK fires back at Zoho's Sridhar Vembu over language remark
February 26, 2025 10:23 pm
Vembu, a prominent tech entrepreneur, had defended his stance by pointing out the practical benefits of learning Hindi in a nation where inter-state business is expanding.
Today in Politics: New poll body chief appointed as CEC term ends; PM Modi to meet Qatar Emir
February 18, 2025 7:28 am
Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK set to protest against National Education Policy. Also, new Maharashtra Congress chief set to take over amid rift in state unit.
DMK, its allies to stage protest against Centre over NEP, 'betrayal' of Tamil Nadu
February 17, 2025 1:18 pm
The DMK hit out at the Union government for "transgressions" using the office of Governor and for attempting to "damage" the state's education infrastructure through the UGC.
Palaniswami vows to form mega alliance to dislodge DMK; win 2026 Assembly polls
February 17, 2025 10:49 am
Palaniswami accused the DMK of double standards as it had taken part in the late Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi's stamp release event alongside Union ministers from the BJP.
Bypoll with barely an opposition sees DMK steamroll to victory in Erode East
February 08, 2025 4:19 pm
The ruling party was up against NTK of Tamil nationalist leader Seeman as the main opposition, AIADMK, and BJP jointly boycotted the election
One event, two venues: Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi, DMK govt clash over Martyrs’ Day observance
January 31, 2025 7:48 am
The state government organised the event at the Government Museum complex in Egmore, citing ongoing metro rail construction at the traditional venue on Marina Beach, and dismissed Ravi’s allegations as “politically motivated”.
