Vaiko
Vaiko is an Indian politician and the founder of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), a political party in Tamil Nadu. Known for his oratory skills and commitment to Tamil nationalism, he has been a prominent figure in Tamil politics for decades.
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Vaiko is the general secretary of MDMK and has formally announced MDMK’s exit from the DMK front.
Stage set for TVK-led political front, CM Vijay will announce name of front soon | Chennai News
India· 2026-07-01
Vaiko is an alliance leader who backed Kamal Haasan during his nomination.
Kamal Haasan sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP: MNM chief takes oath in Tamil; receives table-thumping cheer from Parliamentarians | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-07-25
MDMK leader Vaiko raised the issue of Sri Lankan authorities arresting Indian fishermen.
Operation Sindoor talk in Parliament: Rajya Sabha to hold discussion on Pahalgam attack on Tuesday; 16-hour session planned | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-23
MDMK chief Vaiko alleged that the state was being victimized by the home ministry.
DMK using anti-Hindi protest to hide its corruption: Amit Shah | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
Vaiko is a leader of MDMK who participated in the protest against the BJP-led central government.
Tamil Nadu Language: Tamil Nadu residents draw rangoli protesting Central govt, welcoming Tamil | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-02-19
MDMK leader Vaiko was among those who participated in the protest.
Udhayanidhi Stalin: Hindi will erase Tamil like it did north Indian languages | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-02-19
