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The DMDK saw early success as it won the second-most seats in the 2011 election and Vijayakanth became the leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, serving until 2016. He remained leader of the DMDK during his health decline and until his death in 2023.
The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (transl. National Progressive Dravidian Federation; abbr. DMDK) is an Indian regional political party in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Vijayakant (Captain) at Madurai on 14 September 2005.
Dec 28, 2023 · Actor and founder-leader of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), Vijayakanth, passed away at the age of 71 in Chennai on Thursday after battling Covid. His mortal remains have been brought to his residence and will soon be taken to the DMDK office.
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Dec 28, 2023 · Tamil super star and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder Vijayakanth, fondly called as ‘Captain’, passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 71.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered DMDK founder Vijayakanth as a close friend, a legend of Tamil film world and a deeply committed politician.
Dec 28, 2023 · Vijayakanth, actor and founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) political party, passed away at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. The Tamil Nadu government announced full state honors for his funeral.
Dec 28, 2023 · Actor and DMDK chief Vijayakanth, 71, died at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday. He was on ventilator support after testing positive for Covid-19, as per his party. However, the hospital's statement mentioned he had pneumonia.
