TopicDMK

Topic: DMK

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, or DMK, is a regional political party based in the state of Tamil Nadu and the Union territory of Puducherry. As of March 2024, it is the party in power in Tamil Nadu — headed by Chief Minister MK Stalin — and the lead opposition in Puducherry.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) can be translated as Dravidian Progressive Federation, and the party adheres to social democratic principles, championing equality and social justice while promoting Tamil nationalism. The party is known for its anti-Hindi imposition policy and for legalising and popularising self-respect marriages — that did not involve priests presiding over the ceremonies.

The DMK, which was founded in 1949, traces its roots to the Justice Party of 1916 (later known as Dravidar Kazgham) and the work of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna. It was founded by Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam. The Justice Party aimed to advocate for the rights and representation of non-Brahmins and socially disadvantaged communities. It fought against caste-based discrimination, championed social justice, and worked towards upliftment through educational reforms and reservation policies. The party played a significant role in shaping the Dravidian movement and had a lasting impact on the socio-political landscape of South India.

BJP’s ‘antics’ Raja in Tamil Nadu gets a lot of attention but not the kind his party needs

Rohini Swamy - June 19, 2019

BJP’s H. Raja is known for courting controversies — from saying Kamal Haasan is not a Hindu and chanting away global warming to calling TN police ‘anti-Hindu’.

Schools owned by DMK leaders teach Hindi, while party outrages against ‘imposition’

Kritika Sharma - June 8, 2019

More than 40 schools run by DMK politicians and their family members are affiliated to the CBSE, which follows the 3-language formula.

Stalin’s DMK returns to the top in Tamil Nadu, BJP nowhere in sight

Rohini Swamy - May 23, 2019

Trends are a shot in the arm for DMK chief M.K. Stalin while adding to the troubles of the ruling AIADMK, rudderless since the death of Jayalalithaa.

MK Stalin says no chance of non-BJP, non-Congress third front after Lok Sabha polls

PTI - May 14, 2019

DMK chief MK Stalin's remarks came a day after Telangana chief minister KCR visited him.

KCR to meet Stalin today but DMK still to warm up to federal front idea

Rohini Swamy - May 13, 2019

DMK leader says chief Stalin expected to use meeting to convince KCR to back Congress alliance. Today's meeting is a second attempt by Telangana CM to call on Stalin.

Enforcement Directorate attaches 25 properties worth Rs 40 crore of MK Alagiri’s son

PTI - April 24, 2019

The Enforcement Directorate has been investigating the son of expelled DMK leader M.K. Alagiri for illegal sand and granite mining since 2012.

AIADMK follows DMK’s footsteps in dynasty politics, fields kin of its leaders in LS polls

PTI - March 24, 2019

Among DMK's 20 candidates, six are children of prominent leaders including Kanimozhi and former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran, the grandnephew of Karunanidhi.