Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; ;  DMK) is a state political party in the state of Tamil Nadu. It was founded by C. N. Annadurai (Anna) in 1949. It was a faction that broke away from the Dravidar Kazhagam (who was led by Periyar). The DMK was led by Annadurai from 1949 until 1969. Since 1969, the DMK has been led 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. Present President of DMK Party is M. K. Stalin.

DMK is the fifth-biggest party in the Lok Sabha. They have 126 seats in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The Secular Progressive Alliance (which the DMK leads) has 159 out of 234 seats.
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Category:Political parties in Tamil Nadu
Category:1949 establishments in Asia
Category:1940s establishments in India