Political Parties
Explore the registered political parties in this dataset. View each party's profile, its strength in Parliament and the assemblies, financial reports and election performance.
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of India's oldest political parties, founded in December 1885. It is a recognized national party and a major opposition party at the Union level.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is a major Indian political party based in Tamil Nadu. Founded by C. N. Annadurai in 1949, it emerged from the Dravidian movement and emphasizes social justice, self-respect, equality, secularism, federalism, state autonomy and Tamil linguistic and cultural interests.
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Communist Party of India (Marxist)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), commonly known as CPI(M), is a Marxist-Leninist political party formed in 1964 after a split in the Communist Party of India. It is one of India's recognised national parties and is a major Left political force, with its strongest organisational and electoral base historically in Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura.
Communist Party of India
One of India's historic communist parties, founded in 1925. CPI advocates Marxism-Leninism, workers' and farmers' rights, secularism, social justice and public-sector-oriented economic policies.
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is a Tamil Nadu political party led by Thol. Thirumavalavan, with a strong focus on Dalit rights, anti-caste politics, social equality, human rights and Tamil interests.
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a Tamil Nadu regional party founded by Vaiko after a split from the DMK. It is associated with Dravidian politics, Tamil linguistic and regional interests, social justice and secularism.