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.
More reasons why English is a preferred language.. Are hindi medium schools admissions increasing in the north or the west or the east ?
Finally, the national press is catching up to the truth. The very fact that the TN government is shifting from one issue to another in a short span of time indicates there is a larger issue at play. Is it simple electoral posturing before the next year’s election or diverting the attention from a potential TASMAC scam?
Why are they falling? Because communication skills of students from Tamil medium in English are inferior to English medium school in general. And that hurts despite better subject knowledge and skills.
And by that logic, making them learn a 3rd language (whether it is Hindi or not) makes much more nonsense and nuisance.