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Vaiko

Vaiko, whose full name is Vaiyapuri Gopalsamy, is a veteran Indian politician, lawyer, and the founder of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), a regional political party based in Tamil
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Vaiko is known for his passionate advocacy of Tamil rights, strong oratory, and consistent support for Tamil causes in both India and Sri Lanka. He is also the founder of the MDMK.
Vaiko was expelled from the DMK in 1993 due to ideological and leadership differences with M. Karunanidhi. He later founded the MDMK to pursue a more assertive Tamil nationalist agenda.
Yes, Vaiko has served multiple terms in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. His parliamentary interventions often focus on federalism, language rights, and Tamil issues.
MDMK follows a Dravidian and Tamil nationalist ideology. It supports state autonomy, opposes Hindi imposition, and has been vocal on Tamil human rights issues, especially in Sri Lanka.
Yes, Vaiko continues to be active as the General Secretary of MDMK and is a member of the Rajya Sabha. He plays a role in shaping alliances in Tamil Nadu politics, often aligning with larger parties like DMK in coalitions.

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