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
AbbreviationTVK
PresidentT._Velmurugan
FounderT._Velmurugan
Founded14 April 2000
Headquarters159, Maveeran Dileepan Illam , Thirupathi Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Student wingTVK Ilaignarani
Youth wingTVK Youth Wing
Women's wingTVK Magalirani
Labour wingTVK TholilSangam
Ideology
Political positionCentre-right
ColoursTemplate:Coloursample Yellow
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ECI StatusRegistered party
Alliance[Dravida Munetra Kalahzhagam |DMK]] (2021–present)
Party flag
tvk 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

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TVK 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

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T. 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

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TVK has been involved in state-level elections in Tamil Nadu. It competes with other political parties to represent the Tamil people.

References

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Other websites

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  1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/tn-assembly-assurance-committee-inspects-various-project-works-in-namakkal/article67731058.ece
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi-held-rally-over-cauvery-issue/article67366387.ece
  3. https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2020/10/04154042/1942067/tamilaga-valvurimai-katchi-protests-to-repeal-agrarian.vpf
  4. https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2020/10/04154042/1942067/tamilaga-valvurimai-katchi-protests-to-repeal-agrarian.vpf
  5. https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2022/03/15175342/3582453/Tamil-news-tamilaga-valvurimai-katchi-protests-against.vpf
  6. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi-held-rally-over-cauvery-issue/article67366387.ece
  7. 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
  8. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ensure-jobs-tamils-not-taken-away-others-tamil-nadu-mla-urges-state-govt-1870939-2021-10-29
  9. https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/tn-mla-demands-inner-line-permit-system-people-other-states-entering-tn-157074