Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam

Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK) is a social movement in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a splinter group of Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam. Its policy is to bring out social reform along the lines envisaged by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. DVK's main objective is to cleanse Tamil Nadu of backward elements. It has been actively involved in activities eradicating religious superstitions, casteism, oppression against Dalits and women.

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It was founded in August 2012. The party president is Kolathur Mani and Viduthalai Rajendran is the general secretary.[1]

References
  1. TNN Aug 19, 2012, 02.59AM IST (19 August 2012). "Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam (PDK) splits into two parties - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 October 2012.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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