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.

3 days ago · The DMK itself was founded in 1949 in Madras (now Chennai) under the leadership of C.N. Annadurai following a split in the Dravidian Federation (Dravida Kazhagam) party. In its early years the DMK espoused the secession of Madras state (since 1968 Tamil Nadu) from the Indian union and the establishment of an independent country for the region ...

Jan 23, 2025 · M.K. Stalin (born March 1, 1953, Chennai, Tamil Nadu state, India) is an Indian politician and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (Dravidian Progressive Federation; DMK) party in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Oct 11, 2022 · In the newly constituted general council, which held its meeting here, the DMK declared Stalin as elected unopposed to the top party post. Party veterans Duraimurugan and T R Baalu were unanimously elected as general secretary and treasurer respectively.

May 3, 2021 · After the 1996 Assembly election, Chennai has voted fully for the DMK and its allies, routing the AIADMK as it did then and giving the party a comfortable majority to form a government on its own.

3 days ago · Chennai: Celebrations broke out at both the offices of the DMK and the BJP in Chennai even as the results for the by-election to the Erode East Assembly constituency and General Election to the ...

Apr 12, 2024 · Here is where the incumbent MP and former Union telecom minister, Dayanidhi Maran (DMK), faces a challenge from Vinoj Selvam of BJP. The constituency has 13.32 lakh registered voters. In the...

Jun 5, 2024 · CHENNAI: The DMK retained its stronghold seats in the capital by wining Chennai Central by a margin of 2.2 lakh votes and Chennai North by 3.2 lakh votes. Incumbent MP Dayanidhi Maran won...

Jan 12, 2025 · Chief Minister M K Stalin said that Tamil Nadu has been making rapid strides in attracting investments, women's safety among others under the DMK rule.

Jan 16, 2025 · The upcoming assembly session in Chennai is expected to be contentious, with the DMK facing scrutiny from both opposition and allies. Issues include the Anna University rape case, Vengaivayal ...