The Democratic Movement of Kerala (DMK) is an Indian political party based in Kerala, India. It was founded by P. V. Anvar on 9 October 2024.[1][2][3][4] The Democratic Movement of Kerala is active in the Malabar region.
Democratic Movement of Kerala | |
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| Abbreviation | DMK |
| Leader | P. V. Anvar |
| Founder | P. V. Anvar |
| Founded | 6 October 2024 |
| Headquarters | Nilambur, Kerala, India |
| Ideology | Secularism |
| Colours | Red Black |
| Alliance | Independent Wing |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
| Seats in Kerala Legislative Assembly | 1 / 140 |
History
editOn 6 October 2024, former LDF-backed independent MLA P. V. Anvar launched his own political party, the DMK.[5][6][7]
Electoral performance
edit| Election Year | Alliance | Seats contested | Seats won | Total Votes | Percentage of votes | +/- Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 By Election | 
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1 | 0 / 140
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3,920 | 2.50% | New |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'Democratic Movement of Kerala': MLA P V Anvar names party". 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Ex-independent MLA PV Anvar launches new party, calls for 15th district in Kerala". 6 October 2024.
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/anvar-launches-movement-for-social-justice-101728242147757.html
- ^ "PV Anvar launches DMK movement: Promises caste census and new district". 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Ex-independent MLA PV Anvar launches new party, calls for 15th district in Kerala". 6 October 2024.
- ^ Anand, G. "P.V. Anvar launches new movement, but fails to find political anchorage in DMK in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu.
- ^ "'പതിനഞ്ചാമത് ജില്ല വരണം; ജാതി സെൻസസ് നടത്തണം, പ്രവാസി വോട്ടവകാശം'; നയം വ്യക്തമാക്കി അൻവറിന്റെ DMK". 6 October 2024.