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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
AIADMK, BJP trying to 'politicise' Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: DMK
June 24, 2024 7:55 pm
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has staged a protest at Kallakurichi against the state government as if there had been no incidents involving illicit arrack during his party-led regime.
In Vikravandi bypoll, NDA pitches itself as 'real' Oppn against DMK as AIADMK shies away from uphill battle
June 19, 2024 3:31 pm
PMK's C Anbumani will take on DMK's Anniiyur Siva after AIADMK opted out of bypoll fearing further demoralisation of cadre after LS drubbing
Stalin’s envoy: In Kanimozhi’s elevation, consensus about party’s voice in Delhi
June 13, 2024 11:08 am
With family tensions long settled, the Thoothukudi MP’s recent appointment as the DMK parliamentary floor leader cements her position as the party’s most important leader on the national stage.
Modi will become PM owing to 'borrowed benevolence,' says DMK
June 07, 2024 8:22 pm
"The people of India did not vote for Modi to govern. The circumstances have allowed him to be (become) prime minister on borrowed 'dayavu' (benevolence/compassion)," DMK's Tamil mouthpiece 'Murasoli' said.
As DMK alliance sweeps Tamil Nadu, why AIADMK’s loss is BJP’s gain
June 06, 2024 7:31 am
In 12 critical constituencies in the southern state, the AIADMK has finished third while the NDA has come second. This, TN BJP chief Annamalai says, is victory.
DMK and allies set for clean sweep in Tamil Nadu as BJP fails to make inroads it hoped for
June 04, 2024 10:23 pm
DMK stalwarts like Kanimozhi, A Raja, T R Baalu, and Dayanidhi Maran, as well as prominent Dalit leader and VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan, and senior Congress leader S Jothimani were all on track for victory.
Exit Poll 2024 Live Updates: AAP's Sanjay Singh demands ban on exit polls, calls it 'wrong attempt' to influence people
June 03, 2024 5:47 pm
Exit Poll Results 2024 Lok Sabha Election Live Updates: The exit polls were streamed on Saturday night, with all major pollsters predicting the BJP-led NDA’s resounding victory in the Lok Sabha elections.
In three-way Tamil Nadu battle, DMK in pole position amid challenge from AIADMK, BJP
April 18, 2024 8:10 am
DMK’s confidence stems from Stalin’s 'successful steering' of its alliance; the party faces tough fights with AIADMK in West TN and with BJP in Theni and Coimbatore
DMK insulted Sanatan, hurt people’s sentiments: Shah
April 14, 2024 5:11 am
Shah, who addressed the cadres from his campaign vehicle, invoked the name of Lord Ram, before targetting the ruling dispensation.
Annamalai dubs DMK 'evil force'; says it is 'Modi's guarantee' to save TN from ruling party
April 14, 2024 8:33 am
It is Modi's guarantee to rein in those who speak the language of "separatism", Annamalai said, without elaborating further.
