Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) is a political party founded in Tamil Nadu in 2005 by actor Vijayakanth. The party entered state politics presenting itself as an alternative to the established Dravidian political formations. Its political agenda has included public welfare, corruption-related concerns, employment, infrastructure, and development, and it has contested elections and participated in political alliances in Tamil Nadu.
Dravidian regional politics, social welfare, governance reform, and Tamil Nadu's development.
| Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0.17 | 21.41 | 11,28,616 |
| Check DMDK Performance in 2024 Lok Sabha Election | ||||
| Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0.15 | 21.71 | 9,29,590 |
| Check DMDK Performance in 2019 Lok Sabha Election | ||||
| Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 0.38 | 14.38 | 20,78,843 |
| Check DMDK Performance in 2014 Lok Sabha Election | ||||
| Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 0 | 0.75 | 10.08 | 31,26,117 |
| Check DMDK Performance in 2009 Lok Sabha Election | ||||
| Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.35 | 2,524 |
| Check DMDK Performance in 2021 Vidhan Sabha Election | ||||
| Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1.2 | 21.9 | 5,89,500 |
| Check DMDK Performance in 2026 Vidhan Sabha Election | ||||