Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was founded by T. Velmurugan, a politician, legislator, and Tamil nationalist.
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai katchi தமிழக வாழ்வுரிமைக் கட்சி | |
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Abbreviation | TVK |
President | T._Velmurugan |
Founder | T._Velmurugan |
Founded | 14 April 2000 |
Headquarters | 159, Maveeran Dileepan Illam , Thirupathi Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Student wing | TVK Ilaignarani |
Youth wing | TVK Youth Wing |
Women's wing | TVK Magalirani |
Labour wing | TVK TholilSangam |
Ideology | |
Political position | Centre-right |
Colours | Template:Coloursample Yellow Template:Coloursample Green Template:Coloursample Red |
ECI Status | Registered party |
Alliance | [Dravida Munetra Kalahzhagam |DMK]] (2021–present) |
Party flag | |
Website | |
www.tvkparty.in | |
The party primarily focuses on matters concerning the social status, language, and rights of the Tamil people, who are a minority group living mostly in southern India or Sri Lanka.
Beliefs
changeTVK argues that the people of Tamil Nadu should have more rights to govern themselves. The party's core political ideology revolves around safeguarding Tamil culture, language and heritage. It also aims to address discrimination and exclusion towards Tamil people.
Activism and campaigns
changeT. Velmurugan and TVK have conducted various campaigns and protests to spread awareness of issues affecting Tamils. The party's activism has often centered on socio-political issues and challenges faced by the Tamil community.
Electoral participation
changeTVK has been involved in state-level elections in Tamil Nadu. It competes with other political parties to represent the Tamil people.
References
changeOther websites
change- https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/tn-assembly-assurance-committee-inspects-various-project-works-in-namakkal/article67731058.ece
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi-held-rally-over-cauvery-issue/article67366387.ece
- https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2020/10/04154042/1942067/tamilaga-valvurimai-katchi-protests-to-repeal-agrarian.vpf
- https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2020/10/04154042/1942067/tamilaga-valvurimai-katchi-protests-to-repeal-agrarian.vpf
- https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2022/03/15175342/3582453/Tamil-news-tamilaga-valvurimai-katchi-protests-against.vpf
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi-held-rally-over-cauvery-issue/article67366387.ece
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/with-photoTamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi-passes-a-resolution-to-create-special-wing-in-police-to-prevent-crime-against-women-and-children/article67690369.ece
- https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ensure-jobs-tamils-not-taken-away-others-tamil-nadu-mla-urges-state-govt-1870939-2021-10-29
- https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/tn-mla-demands-inner-line-permit-system-people-other-states-entering-tn-157074