What is dravida munnetra kazhagam?

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is a political party in India, primarily active in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded in 1949 by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK), originally known as Justice Party, under E. V. Ramasamy Periyar.

The DMK espouses a social democratic ideology rooted in Dravidianism. It advocates for social justice, equality, and self-respect, particularly for backward communities. The party played a significant role in promoting the Tamil%20language and culture and resisting what it perceived as Hindi imposition.

The DMK has been a major force in Tamil Nadu politics since the 1960s, alternating in power with its rival, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Key leaders of the DMK include C. N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, and M. K. Stalin. The party has also been influential in national politics, participating in various coalition governments at the center. Its policies have had a substantial impact on social%20welfare and development in Tamil Nadu.