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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is a state political party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in India. It is a Dravidian political party founded by C. N. Annadurai in 1949 as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam (known as Justice Party until 1944) headed by Periyar.

Since 1969, DMK has been headed by Karunanidhi, who has served as chief minister of Tamil Nadu several times. DMK holds the distinction of being the first party other than the Indian National Congress to win state-level elections with a clear majority on its own in any state in India.

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Used social media, children to influence voters: dmk chief Stalin on CM Vijay’s victory

TNN / May 18, 2026, 15:12 (IST)

dmk president M.K. Stalin attributed the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) electoral victory to social media campaigning, particularly Instagram, and the involvement of children. He asserted that the dmk's influence persists as long as its welfare schemes are implemented by the new government, vowing to return to power.

Poll defeat: dmk councillors play blame game

May 20, 2026, 23:06 (IST)

dmk's Stalin takes jibe at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: 'Became CM by influencing children through Instagram'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 18, 2026, 13:06 (IST)

dmk president MK Stalin criticised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Joseph Vijay, alleging he became Chief Minister by influencing children via Instagram and failed to appoint booth agents. Stalin also highlighted rising murders in Tamil Nadu, questioning the new government's ability to maintain law and order, drawing parallels to past governance issues.

'Don’t do BJP politics': dmk fumes as Vande Mataram played before state anthem at Vijay govt oath event

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 21, 2026, 13:41 (IST)

A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the recitation order of national and state songs during a swearing-in ceremony. The dmk criticized the Vijay government for prioritizing 'Vande Mataram' over the Tamil invocation song, accusing them of disrespecting Tamil culture and adopting BJP's politics.

TVK implementing our schemes, dmk still in power: Stalin

TNN / May 19, 2026, 00:12 (IST)

Former dmk MLA K Selvaraj quits party, retires from active politics

May 22, 2026, 01:18 (IST)

‘Spread MK’s achievements on social media’

May 20, 2026, 22:27 (IST)

Cong could have parted ways with dmk mutually: Karti

TNN / May 15, 2026, 00:19 (IST)

AIAdmk veteran Semmalai quits, ex-dmk min PTR takes a break

TNN / May 19, 2026, 04:18 (IST)

'Dictatorial' EPS, dissent in dmk and a dummy horse: Why Tamil Nadu's two Dravidian giants are cracking from within

TNN / May 19, 2026, 00:09 (IST)

Following their election defeat, both dmk and AIAdmk are experiencing internal unrest. AIAdmk veteran S Semmalai resigned citing 'dictatorial approach' by EPS, while dmk's P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan announced a temporary break from politics. EPS also accused TVK of horse trading, as rebel AIAdmk MLAs push for leadership changes.

'Don't you understand the extent of our victory?' Vijay lambasts dmk after floor test win

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 13, 2026, 17:46 (IST)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's government won a trust vote with 144 MLAs supporting it. Following the victory, Vijay penned an open letter to the public, criticizing the opposition dmk for attempting to undermine his administration. He highlighted his party's electoral performance and commitment to secular values, while accusing the dmk of hypocrisy in coalition politics.

Edapadi K Palaniswami's 'Battle Sword': A New Weapon in AIAdmk's Internal War; dmk Had Publication With Same Name in 1950s

TNN / May 20, 2026, 23:02 (IST)

AIAdmk leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has launched a new publication named ‘Porvaal’ (battle sword) in response to a rival faction's move. This name echoes a historical magazine started by Kanchi Manimozhiyar in 1947 to champion the cause of a separate Dravidian land, marking a significant chapter in Dravidian politics.

Dindigul Congress seeks disqualification of councillor

May 20, 2026, 23:16 (IST)

‘No alliance with evil force’: dmk at centre of growing AIAdmk faction war; Shanmugam breaks silence over TVK support in floor test

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 09:51 (IST)

AIAdmk's internal power struggle intensified as C. Ve. Shanmugam rejected aligning with the dmk, claiming a majority of MLAs backed S. P. Velumani as their leader. Shanmugam alleged Edappadi K. Palaniswami proposed forming a government with dmk support, a move opposed by legislators. The dissident group announced support for the TVK government.

One vote, two Tirupatturs: dmk flags postal ballot mix-up after HC order

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 16:37 (IST)

A single vote separated winners in a Tamil Nadu election, leading to a Madras High Court order. The court barred a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test due to a potential postal vote mix-up. The dmk claims a recount could equalize votes, necessitating a coin toss. The election officer cited EVM issues and postal ballot re-verification.

Congress returns to Tamil Nadu cabinet after 59 years, as state enters a coalition era

May 21, 2026, 22:38 (IST)

Allotted tourism and higher education posts

CM Vijay, Udhayanidhi spar on social media

May 14, 2026, 02:07 (IST)

People should wait and see how new govt performs, says Senthil Balaji

TNN / May 17, 2026, 01:55 (IST)

dmk publication hits out at Rahul for his 'lack of gratitude'

TNN / May 10, 2026, 03:34 (IST)

dmk mouthpiece Murasoli criticized Congress and Rahul Gandhi for alleged lack of gratitude after the party left the dmk-led alliance. The editorial highlighted dmk chief M K Stalin's role in forming the INDIA bloc and supporting Congress's inclusion, despite opposition from other leaders. Murasoli also accused Congress members close to Gandhi of targeting the dmk government.