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The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) is a formidable political force in Tamil Nadu, committed to the complete annihilation of the caste system. Founded on the principles of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, we stand firmly against caste-based discrimination and religious division.

Our mission transcends electoral politics—we are dedicated to establishing social justice and uniting all democratic forces for an equitable society. VCK proudly collaborates with progressive movements to empower marginalized communities through education, organization, and constitutional means.

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Amaippai Thiralvom

Clarity and determination must be in the goal! It must be chosen with ideological clarity!

Ezhuchithamizhar Thol. Thirumavalavan

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March 15, 2023

முதன்மை முரண்களை அடையாளம் காண்போம்! அவை மூலமாய்த் தோழமை சக்திகளை அறிவோம்!

March 14, 2023

முதன்மை அடிப்படை முரண்களை அறிவோம்! அவை மூலமாய்த் சனநாயக சக்திகளைத் தெரிவோம்!

March 12, 2023

முதன்மை அடிப்படை முரண்களை அறிவோம்! அவை மூலமாய்த் சனநாயக சக்திகளைத் தெரிவோம்!

March 11, 2023

முதன்மை அடிப்படை முரண்களை அறிவோம்! அவை மூலமாய்த் சனநாயக சக்திகளைத் தெரிவோம்!

Members of Parliament & Members of Legislative Assembly

Thol. Thirumavalavan

MP - Chidambaram

D. Ravikumar

MP - Villupuram

Sinthanai Selvan

MLA - Kattumannarkovil

Aloor Sha Navas

MLA - Nagapattinam

Panaiyur M. Babu

MLA - Cheyyur

S.S. Balaji

MLA - Thiruporur

Historic Milestones

Formation of Dalit Panthers (DP)

A time when social injustices reached their peak. In Mumbai, Maharashtra, the anger and sense of injustice among Dalit youth led to the formation of the Dalit Panther movement by poets Namdeo Dhasal and J.V. Pawar in Bombay (Mumbai), Maharashtra. This movement was inspired by the Black Panther movement in America. The courage, resistance, and uprising for rights of this movement created a great awakening in the minds of Indian Dalit youth.

Formation of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)

Under Thirumavalavan's leadership, DPI was transformed into a formal political party and renamed "Viduthalai Chiruthaigal". The word "Viduthalai" (Liberation) was added due to the influence of ethnic conflicts in Sri Lanka and Tamil nationalist symbols like the Liberation Tigers (LTTE). This was necessary to gain legal status in regional politics and to combine anti-caste ideology with Tamil national identity.

First Entry of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Party into Electoral Arena

When Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Party decided to participate in elections on August 17, its leader resigned from government service. This ensured the party's full-time political engagement. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Party (VCK) faced its first general election in 1999. Leader Thol. Thirumavalavan contested from Chidambaram constituency and received 30.8% of the votes. This was higher than the Scheduled Caste (SC) population percentage (22.65%) in that constituency. Through this, VCK proved that it was not just a caste-based party but rather a broad-based anti-caste party.

First Assembly Victory

Ezhuchithamizhar Thol. Thirumavalavan, who contested the election with the support of the DMK-led alliance, won from Mangalur assembly constituency. This victory was not just an individual political advancement but a historic achievement for Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Party. Through this victory, a path was opened to take the voice of the Dalit community directly to the assembly. It was recorded as a key moment marking the first official representation in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. This political advancement became a key milestone in bringing social struggle to the legislative platform.

First Lok Sabha Election Victory

The historic achievement of Thol. Thirumavalavan in Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency established VCK in the Indian Parliament for the first time. In the 2019 general election, VCK contested in two constituencies and won both, recording a 100% victory rate. With the support of the secular progressive alliance, it achieved decisive victories in both Chidambaram and Villupuram. These victories brought VCK's voice to the center of national politics.

Dual MP Victory

In the 2019 general election, VCK contested in two constituencies and won both, recording a 100% victory rate. With the support of the secular progressive alliance, it achieved decisive victories in both Chidambaram and Villupuram. These victories brought VCK's voice to the center of national politics.

Increase in Assembly Influence

In the 2021 assembly election, VCK won 4 out of 6 contested seats, significantly increasing its assembly influence. Following this progress, the Election Commission of India officially recognized VCK as a state party and granted permanent party status. Furthermore, the permanent symbol "Pot" (Paanai) that can be used in all future elections was also granted to the party. This further strengthened Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Party's political position, performance, and public constituency identity.