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 Valvurimai Katchi
AbbreviationTVK
LeaderT._Velmurugan
PresidentT._Velmurugan
ChairpersonT._Velmurugan
FounderT._Velmurugan
Founded15 January 2012 (12 years ago) (2012-01-15)
HeadquartersValasaravakkam, Chennai , Chennai - 600087, Tamil Nadu
Political positionCHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES
ECI StatusUnrecognized party[1]
AllianceDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Website
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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  1. "List of Political Parties and Election Symbols main Notification Dated 18.01.2013" (PDF). India: Election Commission of India. 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.

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