Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (transl. Liberation Panther Party; abbr. VCK), formerly known as the Dalit Panthers of India or the Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam (transl. Dalit Panthers Movement; abbr. DPI), is an Indian social movement and political party that seeks to combat caste based discrimination, active in the state of Tamil Nadu. [5]

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is a Dravidian Tamil Nationalist political party in Tamil Nadu, India. [1] Its chairman is Thol. Thirumavalavan, a lawyer from Chennai.The party's main principle is the abolition of the Hindu caste system and the institution of equality among Tamil people.

Apr 15, 2024 · Since its foray into electoral politics in 1999, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), led by Thol Thirumavalavan, has become a strategic force and the biggest Dalit party in Tamil Nadu.

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (transl.Liberation Panther Party; abbr.VCK), formerly known as the Dalit Panthers of India or the Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam (transl.Dalit Panthers Movement; abbr.DPI), is an Indian social movement and political party that seeks to combat caste based discrimination, active in the state of Tamil Nadu. [5]

Dec 27, 2024 · Less than a year ago, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) was a well-knit, cadre-based, and ideology-centric Dalit outfit in Tamil Nadu. The unflinching support of the Adi Dravidars, also...

Feb 7, 2024 · Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a political party borne out of the Dalit Panthers Movement in Tamil Nadu, which forcefully articulated the rights of Dalits, is currently in its 25th year in...

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Jan 11, 2025 · Chennai: The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has been officially recognized as a state party by the Election Commission of India (ECI), announced party chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday.

Aug 14, 2023 · CHENNAI: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a party known to work for Dalit rights, is trying to reshape its identity as one that represents the broader populace. The party has appointed 17...

Chennai: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has been duly recognised as a state party by the Election Commission, party chief Thol Thirumavalavan said on Saturday.