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{{about|the social movement in [[Tamil Nadu]]|the similarly-inspired social movement in [[Maharashtra]]|Dalit Panthers}}
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| chairman    =  [[Thol. Thirumavalavan]]
| chairman    =  [[Thol. Thirumavalavan]]
| Political position =[[Syncretic politics|Syncretic]]<ref>{{Cite book|last=Waghmore|first=Suryakant|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PPenAwAAQBAJ|title=Civility against Caste: Dalit Politics and Citizenship in Western India|date=2013-09-30|publisher=[[SAGE Publications]] India|isbn=978-81-321-1886-2|pages=15–19|language=en}}</ref>
| Political position = [[Syncretic politics|Syncretic]]<ref>{{Cite book|last=Waghmore|first=Suryakant|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PPenAwAAQBAJ|title=Civility against Caste: Dalit Politics and Citizenship in Western India|date=2013-09-30|publisher=[[SAGE Publications]] India|isbn=978-81-321-1886-2|pages=15–19|language=en}}</ref>
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| state_seats_name = [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| state_seats_name = [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
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| alliance    = 1) [[Tamil Maanila Congress|TMC]] : (VCK Party First Election 1999-2001)<br />2) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]-[[BJP]] : ([[National Democratic Alliance (India)|NDA]]) (2001-2004)<br />3) [[VCK - Makkal Koottani]] : (2004-2006)<br />4) [[AIADMK]] (Democratic People Alliance) : (2006-2009)<br />5) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]-[[Congress]] ([[United Progressive Alliance (India)|UPA]]) : (2009-2014) & (2017-2021)<br />6) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] ([[Democratic Progressive Alliance|DPA]]) : (2014-2015) ([[Secular Progressive Alliance|SPA]]) : (2021-Present)<br />7) [[People's Welfare Front|Makkal Nala Koottani]] (2015-2016) 8) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] ([[Secular Progressive Alliance|SPA]]) : (2021-Present)
| alliance    = 1) [[Tamil Maanila Congress|TMC]] : (VCK Party First Election 1999-2001)<br />2) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]-[[BJP]] : ([[National Democratic Alliance (India)|NDA]]) (2001-2004)<br />3) [[VCK - Makkal Koottani]] : (2004-2006)<br />4) [[AIADMK]] (Democratic People Alliance) : (2006-2009)<br />5) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]-[[Congress]] ([[United Progressive Alliance (India)|UPA]]) : (2009-2014) & (2017-2021)<br />6) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] ([[Democratic Progressive Alliance|DPA]]) : (2014-2015) ([[Secular Progressive Alliance|SPA]]) : (2021-Present)<br />7) [[People's Welfare Front|Makkal Nala Koottani]] (2015-2016) 8) [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] ([[Secular Progressive Alliance|SPA]]) : (2021-Present)
| ideology    = [[B. R. Ambedkar|Anti-casteism]]<br />[[Karl Marx|Anti-classism]]<br />[[Periyar E. V. Ramasamy|Social Justice]]<br />[[Tamil nationalism]]
| ideology    = [[B. R. Ambedkar|Anti-casteism]]<br />[[Karl Marx|Anti-classism]]<br />[[Periyar E. V. Ramasamy|Social Justice]]<br />[[Tamil nationalism]]
| website    = {{URL|http://www.vck.in/}} {{in lang|ta}}
| split      = [[Dalit Panthers]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/politics/tamil-nadu-elections-vck-dalit-liberation-panthers-party-thirumavalavan|title=How the VCK Emerged as More Than ‘Just a Dalit Party’ in the Tamil Nadu Elections|website=The Wire}}</ref>
| website    =
|eci=Unrecognized political party
|eci=Unrecognized political party
|abbreviation=VCK
|abbreviation=VCK
|founder=M. Malalchami
|founder=M. Malalchami, D. Amukurajah
|general_secretary = [[D. Ravikumar]]
|general_secretary = [[D. Ravikumar]]
|colours = {{Colorsample|Blue}} Blue<br />{{Colorsample|Red}} Red
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'''Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi''' ([[translation]]: '''Liberation Panther Party'''; abbr. '''VCK''') formerly known as the '''Dalit Panthers of India''' or the '''Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam''' ([[translation]]: '''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]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Wyatt|first=Andrew|title=Party System Change in South India: Political Entrepreneurs, Patterns and Processes|publisher=[[Routledge]]|year=2010|isbn=978-1-135-18201-4|pages=116–133|language=en}}</ref> The party also has a strong emphasis on [[Tamil nationalism]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Strong-ingredients-of-Tamil-nationalism-in-VCK-manifesto/article14958584.ece|title=Strong ingredients of Tamil nationalism in VCK manifesto|newspaper=The Hindu|date=March 24, 2011|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/tamil-nationalism-then-and-now/article4282662.ece|title=Tamil nationalism, then and now|website=Frontline}}</ref> Its chairman is [[Thol. Thirumavalavan]], a lawyer from [[Chennai]] and its general secretary is the writer [[Ravikumar (writer)|Ravikumar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-04-29/news/72704342_1_anti-conversion-law-dalit-tamil-nadu-bjp|title=Conversion weakens our nos., says TN's dalit face Thol Thirumavalavan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Why-caste-battle-in-Tamil-Nadu-never-ends/articleshow/48646204.cms|title=Why caste battle in Tamil Nadu never ends - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Naig|first=Udhav|date=2020-06-24|title=Prosecution deliberately bungled in Shankar murder case, VCK leader says|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/prosecution-deliberately-bungled-in-shankar-murder-case-vck-leader-says/article31903958.ece|access-date=2020-07-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
'''Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi''' ([[translation]]: '''Liberation Panther Party'''; abbr. '''VCK''') formerly known as the '''Dalit Panthers of India''' or the '''Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam''' ([[translation]]: '''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]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Wyatt|first=Andrew|title=Party System Change in South India: Political Entrepreneurs, Patterns and Processes|publisher=[[Routledge]]|year=2010|isbn=978-1-135-18201-4|pages=116–133|language=en}}</ref> The party also has a strong emphasis on [[Tamil nationalism]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Strong-ingredients-of-Tamil-nationalism-in-VCK-manifesto/article14958584.ece|title=Strong ingredients of Tamil nationalism in VCK manifesto|newspaper=The Hindu|date=March 24, 2011|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/tamil-nationalism-then-and-now/article4282662.ece|title=Tamil nationalism, then and now|website=Frontline}}</ref> Its chairman is [[Thol. Thirumavalavan]], a lawyer from [[Chennai]] and its general secretary is the writer [[Ravikumar (writer)|Ravikumar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/|title=Business News Today: Read Latest Business news, India Business News Live, Share Market & Economy News|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Why-caste-battle-in-Tamil-Nadu-never-ends/articleshow/48646204.cms|title=Why caste battle in Tamil Nadu never ends - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Naig|first=Udhav|date=2020-06-24|title=Prosecution deliberately bungled in Shankar murder case, VCK leader says|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/prosecution-deliberately-bungled-in-shankar-murder-case-vck-leader-says/article31903958.ece|access-date=2020-07-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam was formed in 1982 in [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Gorringe|first=Hugo|title=Untouchable Citizens: Dalit Movements and Democratization in Tamil Nadu|publisher=[[SAGE Publications]]|year=2005|isbn=978-0-7619-3323-6|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The group was found to seek protection of Dalits from the caste atrocities.<ref name="Decoding VCK TheQuint">{{cite news |last1=TK |first1=Smitha |title=Decoding VCK, The Face of Assertive Dalit Politics in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/viduthalai-chiruthaigal-katchi-vck-thirumavalavan-contest-own-2021-assembly-election-dmk-dalits-pmk |access-date=11 January 2022 |work=The Quint |date=5 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Founded by a group of disaffected [[Dalits]] under the leadership of M. Malalchami,<ref name=":1" /> it emerged as a loosely organised group of local activists seeking assistance and protection through the association of a larger movement.<ref name=":0" /> The movement was inspired by the [[Dalit Panthers of India]], a social movement which itself had formed earlier in the 1970s in [[Maharashtra]] which itself was inspired by the [[Black Panther Party]], a socialist movement that sought to combat racial discrimination in the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1974|title=Dalit Panthers: Another View|journal=Economic and Political Weekly|volume=9|issue=18|pages=715–716|jstor=41497050|issn=0012-9976}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Madhavan|first=Narayanan|date=2016-06-05|title=How Muhammad Ali inspired India's Dalits|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/nation/how-muhammad-ali-inspired-india-s-dalits/story-RWXBe295j9D7AFwwBKxsmI.html|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref>
The Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam was formed in 1982 in [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|last=Gorringe|first=Hugo|title=Untouchable Citizens: Dalit Movements and Democratization in Tamil Nadu|publisher=[[SAGE Publications]]|year=2005|isbn=978-0-7619-3323-6|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The group was found to seek protection of Dalits from the caste atrocities.<ref name="Decoding VCK TheQuint">{{cite news |last1=TK |first1=Smitha |title=Decoding VCK, The Face of Assertive Dalit Politics in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/viduthalai-chiruthaigal-katchi-vck-thirumavalavan-contest-own-2021-assembly-election-dmk-dalits-pmk |access-date=11 January 2022 |work=The Quint |date=5 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Founded by a group of disaffected [[Dalits]] under the leadership of M. Malalchami,<ref name=":1" /> it emerged as a loosely organised group of local activists seeking assistance and protection through the association of a larger movement.<ref name=":0" /> The movement was inspired by the [[Dalit Panthers of India]], a social movement which itself had formed earlier in the 1970s in [[Maharashtra]] which itself was inspired by the [[Black Panther Party]], a socialist movement that sought to combat racial discrimination in the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1974|title=Dalit Panthers: Another View|journal=Economic and Political Weekly|volume=9|issue=18|pages=715–716|jstor=41497050|issn=0012-9976}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Madhavan|first=Narayanan|date=2016-06-05|title=How Muhammad Ali inspired India's Dalits|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/nation/how-muhammad-ali-inspired-india-s-dalits/story-RWXBe295j9D7AFwwBKxsmI.html|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref>


In 1989, after the death of the founder of Dalit Panthers of India (DPI), Thirumavalavan became its leader. In the 1990s the party grew by highlighting discrimination and case based violence. In 1999, VCK contested elections for the first time.<ref name="Decoding VCK TheQuint" />
In 1989, after the death of the founder of Dalit Panthers of India (DPI), Thirumavalavan became its leader. In the 1990s the party grew by highlighting discrimination and caste-based violence. In 1999, VCK contested elections for the first time.<ref name="Decoding VCK TheQuint" />


VCK was allotted different election symbols in every election. In 2014, Madras HC ordered the Election Commission of India to consider VCK's request for star as their election symbol.<ref name="India TV News">{{cite news |title=Madras HC orders ECI to consider VCK's request for star symbol |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/madras-hc-orders-eci-to-consider-vck-s-request-for-star-symbol-35119.html |access-date=11 January 2022 |work=India TV News |date=4 April 2014 |language=en}}</ref>
VCK was allotted different election symbols in every election. In 2014, Madras HC ordered the Election Commission of India to consider VCK's request for star as their election symbol.<ref name="India TV News">{{cite news |title=Madras HC orders ECI to consider VCK's request for star symbol |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/madras-hc-orders-eci-to-consider-vck-s-request-for-star-symbol-35119.html |access-date=11 January 2022 |work=India TV News |date=4 April 2014 |language=en}}</ref>
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The main aim of the party is to abolish the differences among Tamil people and to lift up the socioeconomically weaker sections of society. The party supported the freedom movement of Tamil people in [[Tamil Eelam]], as well as the security of Tamil people living abroad. The party also declared that [[Mahinda Rajapaksa]] should be charged with [[Alleged war crimes during the Final Stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War|war crimes]] for the alleged assassination of thousands of innocent Tamil people during war against the [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]]. In the [[Parliament of India]] in May 2012, Thirumavalavan joined other leaders and raised issue of the [[Ambedkar controversial cartoon|Ambedkar cartoon]], sparking a controversy in Parliament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/row-over-ambedkar-nehru-cartoon-in-ncert-textbook-top-10-developments-482156|title=Row over Ambedkar-Nehru cartoon in NCERT textbook: Top 10 developments|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliaments-stand-on-ambedkar-cartoon-disturbing-panikkar/article3426321.ece|title=Parliament's stand on Ambedkar cartoon disturbing: Panikkar|first=G.|last=Krishnakumar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=May 16, 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
The main aim of the party is to abolish the differences among Tamil people and to lift up the socioeconomically weaker sections of society. The party supported the freedom movement of Tamil people in [[Tamil Eelam]], as well as the security of Tamil people living abroad. The party also declared that [[Mahinda Rajapaksa]] should be charged with [[Alleged war crimes during the Final Stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War|war crimes]] for the alleged assassination of thousands of innocent Tamil people during war against the [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]]. In the [[Parliament of India]] in May 2012, Thirumavalavan joined other leaders and raised issue of the [[Ambedkar controversial cartoon|Ambedkar cartoon]], sparking a controversy in Parliament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/row-over-ambedkar-nehru-cartoon-in-ncert-textbook-top-10-developments-482156|title=Row over Ambedkar-Nehru cartoon in NCERT textbook: Top 10 developments|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliaments-stand-on-ambedkar-cartoon-disturbing-panikkar/article3426321.ece|title=Parliament's stand on Ambedkar cartoon disturbing: Panikkar|first=G.|last=Krishnakumar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=May 16, 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>


Ahead of the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Thirumavalavan stated his willingness to form a coalition with any party apart from the DMK, AIADMK, BJP and PMK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saddahaq.com/tamil-nadu-will-thirumavalavan-be-able-to-form-coalition-government-in-the-state |access-date=2015-08-24 |date=2015-05-06 |author=Akshaya Nath |website=Saddahaq |title=Tamil Nadu: Will Thirumavalavan be able to form coalition government in the state?}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Thirumavalavan stated his willingness to form a coalition with any party apart from the AIADMK, BJP and PMK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saddahaq.com/tamil-nadu-will-thirumavalavan-be-able-to-form-coalition-government-in-the-state |access-date=2015-08-24 |date=2015-05-06 |author=Akshaya Nath |website=Saddahaq |title=Tamil Nadu: Will Thirumavalavan be able to form coalition government in the state?}}</ref>


== Tamil Eelam ==
== Tamil Eelam ==
VCK formed [[Tamil Eelam Supporters Organization]] (TESO) along with DMK, DK, NTK, and demonstrated protests demanding credential probe into war time crimes against the Sri Lankan government during the war between LTTE and the Sri Lankan government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TESO Observes Black Day to Protest Rajapaksa's Address|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2014/sep/26/TESO-Observes-Black-Day-to-Protest-Rajapaksas-Address-665219.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=About listing|url=https://indianexpress.com/|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=VCK condemns MEA's letter to TESO Organizers to drop word Eelam|url=https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120810/2041475.html|website=news.webindia123.com}}</ref> Thousands of innocent Tamil people were brutally tortured and  murdered during the war.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/11/04/sri_lankas_hidden_genocide.html| title = Sri Lanka’s hidden genocide {{!}} The Star}} </ref> Many countries raised complaints against the Sri Lankan government in the United Nations International Criminal Court of Justice. VCK demanded that former Sri Lankan President Rajapakse should be charged with war crimes.<ref>{{cite news|title=VCK Chief announcement regarding Rajapakse's war crimes against Tamil people|url=http://www.globaltamilnews.net/GTMNEditorial/tabid/71/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/46547/language/en-US/Thol-Thirumavalavan-calls-Rajapaksa-war-criminal-.aspx}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Thiruma calls Rajapaksa war criminal|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2009/oct/20/thiruma-calls-rajapaksa-war-criminal-96150.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Many of its party men were arrested by Tamil Nadu police for creating public discomfort during protests against the Sri Lankan government. The party is heavily criticised for supporting LTTE and its leader [[Velupillai Prabhakaran|Prabakaran]], since LTTE is banned in India.
VCK formed [[Tamil Eelam Supporters Organization]] (TESO) along with DMK, DK, NTK, and demonstrated protests demanding credential probe into war time crimes against the Sri Lankan government during the war between LTTE and the Sri Lankan government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TESO Observes Black Day to Protest Rajapaksa's Address|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2014/sep/26/TESO-Observes-Black-Day-to-Protest-Rajapaksas-Address-665219.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=About listing|url=https://indianexpress.com/|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=VCK condemns MEA's letter to TESO Organizers to drop word Eelam|url=https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20120810/2041475.html|website=news.webindia123.com}}</ref> Thousands of innocent Tamil people were brutally tortured and  murdered during the war.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/11/04/sri_lankas_hidden_genocide.html| title = Sri Lanka's hidden genocide {{!}} The Star| website = [[Toronto Star]]}} </ref> Many countries raised complaints against the Sri Lankan government in the United Nations International Criminal Court of Justice. VCK demanded that former Sri Lankan President Rajapakse should be charged with war crimes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.globaltamilnews.net/GTMNEditorial/tabid/71/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/46547/language/en-US/Thol-Thirumavalavan-calls-Rajapaksa-war-criminal-.aspx|title=Error|website=www.globaltamilnews.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Thiruma calls Rajapaksa war criminal|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2009/oct/20/thiruma-calls-rajapaksa-war-criminal-96150.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Many of its party men were arrested by Tamil Nadu police for creating public discomfort during protests against the Sri Lankan government. The party is heavily criticised for supporting LTTE and its leader [[Velupillai Prabhakaran|Prabakaran]], since LTTE is banned in India.


VCK is accused of promoting [[Tamil nationalism]] and supporting the banned group [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/furore-in-tn-assembly-over-vck-leaders-remarks/539785|title=Furore in TN assembly over VCK leader's remarks|website=Outlook (India)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/vck-leader-calls-for-support-to-tamil-eelam/650368|title=VCK Leader Calls for Support to Tamil Eelam|website=Outlook (India)}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/pmk-vck-want-ban-on-ltte-lifted/article6513175.ece|title=PMK, VCK want ban on LTTE lifted|newspaper=The Hindu|date=October 18, 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/27/lift-ban-on-ltte-vck-to-centre-1201422790.html|title=Lift ban on LTTE: VCK to Centre|date=January 27, 2008|website=Oneindia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/revoke-ban-on-ltte-vck-8603.html?fbrefresh=1550059754|title=Revoke ban on LTTE - VCK|website=www.dailymirror.lk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/VCK-man-held-for-smuggling-boat-parts-to-LTTE-in-2007/articleshow/11761645.cms|title=VCK man held for smuggling boat parts to LTTE in 2007 - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Although major Tamil political parties DMK and ADMK both are accused for indirectly supporting LTTE, VCK is accused of supporting LTTE leader openly in its party posters. It is alleged that LTTE involved in the assassination of Former Indian prime minister [[Rajiv Gandhi]]. VCK Party is demanding release of the Rajiv Gandhi murder accusers along with major Tamil parties like NTK, MDMK, PMK, SMK, AIADMK and DMK. VCK Party also celebrated the birth day of Slain LTTE Leader Prabakaran along with other Tamil parties.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Tamil-Outfits-Celebrate-Slain-LTTE-Chiefs-Birthday/2015/11/27/article3148855.ece|title=Naraka, Tamil Outfits Celebrate Slain LTTE Chief's Birthday|date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>
VCK is accused of promoting [[Tamil nationalism]] and supporting the banned group [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/furore-in-tn-assembly-over-vck-leaders-remarks/539785|title=Furore in TN assembly over VCK leader's remarks|website=Outlook (India)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/vck-leader-calls-for-support-to-tamil-eelam/650368|title=VCK Leader Calls for Support to Tamil Eelam|website=Outlook (India)}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/pmk-vck-want-ban-on-ltte-lifted/article6513175.ece|title=PMK, VCK want ban on LTTE lifted|newspaper=The Hindu|date=October 18, 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/27/lift-ban-on-ltte-vck-to-centre-1201422790.html|title=Lift ban on LTTE: VCK to Centre|date=January 27, 2008|website=Oneindia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/revoke-ban-on-ltte-vck-8603.html?fbrefresh=1550059754|title=Revoke ban on LTTE - VCK|website=www.dailymirror.lk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/VCK-man-held-for-smuggling-boat-parts-to-LTTE-in-2007/articleshow/11761645.cms|title=VCK man held for smuggling boat parts to LTTE in 2007 - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Although major Tamil political parties DMK and ADMK both are accused for indirectly supporting LTTE, VCK is accused of supporting LTTE leader openly in its party posters. It is alleged that LTTE involved in the assassination of Former Indian prime minister [[Rajiv Gandhi]]. VCK Party is demanding release of the Rajiv Gandhi murder accusers along with major Tamil parties like NTK, MDMK, PMK, SMK, AIADMK and DMK. VCK Party also celebrated the birth day of Slain LTTE Leader Prabakaran along with other Tamil parties.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Tamil-Outfits-Celebrate-Slain-LTTE-Chiefs-Birthday/2015/11/27/article3148855.ece|title=Naraka, Tamil Outfits Celebrate Slain LTTE Chief's Birthday|date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>
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*TASMAC Campaign [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/protest-against-tasmac-outlet-disrupts-traffic/article4993015.ece]
*TASMAC Campaign [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/protest-against-tasmac-outlet-disrupts-traffic/article4993015.ece]
*Gandhian Principles Propaganda [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/gandhian-sasi-perumal-died-during-an-agitation-to-shift-tasmac-shop-near-marthandam/article7485847.ece]
*Gandhian Principles Propaganda [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/gandhian-sasi-perumal-died-during-an-agitation-to-shift-tasmac-shop-near-marthandam/article7485847.ece]
*TASMAC bandh [http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article425913.ece]
*TASMAC bandh [http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article425913.ece Political parties want TASMAC shop closed]
*Against Liquor [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-Nadu-bandh-Normal-life-not-affected-as-protesters-target-only-liquor-shops/articleshow/48341761.cms]
*Against Liquor [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-Nadu-bandh-Normal-life-not-affected-as-protesters-target-only-liquor-shops/articleshow/48341761.cms Tamil Nadu bandh: Normal life not affected as protesters target only liquor shops | India News - Times of India]
*Against TASMAC [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-Nadu-bandh-Normal-life-not-affected-as-protesters-target-only-liquor-shops/articleshow/48341761.cms]
*Against TASMAC [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-Nadu-bandh-Normal-life-not-affected-as-protesters-target-only-liquor-shops/articleshow/48341761.cms Tamil Nadu bandh: Normal life not affected as protesters target only liquor shops | India News - Times of India]
*Tamil Fishermen issue [http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article160050.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/vck-plea-for-release-of-fishermen/article6577776.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article132539.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/death-sentence-for-fishermen-shocking/article6550723.ece][http://kollytalk.com/tn/news/centre-take-blame-fishermen-hanged-thirumavalavan-120276.html][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/VCK-Calls-SL-Death-Sentence-Politically-Motivated-Decision/2014/11/11/article2518069.ece][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article160050.ece]
*Tamil Fishermen issue [http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article160050.ece PMK, VCK too oppose Marine Fisheries Bill][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/vck-plea-for-release-of-fishermen/article6577776.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article132539.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/death-sentence-for-fishermen-shocking/article6550723.ece][http://kollytalk.com/tn/news/centre-take-blame-fishermen-hanged-thirumavalavan-120276.html ][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/VCK-Calls-SL-Death-Sentence-Politically-Motivated-Decision/2014/11/11/article2518069.ece VCK Calls SL Death Sentence Politically Motivated Decision][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article160050.ece PMK, VCK too oppose Marine Fisheries Bill]
*Tamil Eelam issue [http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article71263.ece][http://www.ibnlive.com/news/politics/vck-not-to-dilute-stand-on-tamil-eelam-364113.html]
*Tamil Eelam issue [http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article71263.ece ‘Unarmed VCK men to fight for Eelam’][http://www.ibnlive.com/news/politics/vck-not-to-dilute-stand-on-tamil-eelam-364113.html Breaking News, Live Election 2022 Results: Assembly Election 2022, Dates, Photos, Polls and Results]
*People welfare Front [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/article7841858.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/peoples-welfare-front-promises-statehood-prohibition/article8207868.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/pwf-not-a-big-force-says-stalin/article8230827.ece][http://www.ndtv.com/topic/people-welfare-front][http://www.ndtv.com/topic/people-welfare-front]
*People welfare Front [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/article7841858.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/peoples-welfare-front-promises-statehood-prohibition/article8207868.ece][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/pwf-not-a-big-force-says-stalin/article8230827.ece][http://www.ndtv.com/topic/people-welfare-front People Welfare Front: Latest News, Photos, Videos on People Welfare Front][http://www.ndtv.com/topic/people-welfare-front People Welfare Front: Latest News, Photos, Videos on People Welfare Front]
*Tamil Eelam Supporter's organisation [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-Eelam-Supporters-Organization-observes-Black-Day-against-Rajapaksas-participation-at-UNGA-session/articleshow/43434446.cms][http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Tamil-Eelam-Supporters-Organisation-(TESO)] [http://www.sangam.org/2012/08/TESO_Conference.php?uid=4825][http://indianexpress.com/tag/tamil-eelam-supporters-organisation/][http://indianexpress.com/tag/tamil-eelam-supporters/][http://www.dnaindia.com/topic/tamil-eelam-supporters-organisation][http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/rajapaksa-trying-to-erase-tamil-in-sri-lanka-karunanidhi/story-OUIiPHqTolsogEuwpMa5uM.html][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/VCK-condemns-demolition-of-compound-wall-of-memorial/2013/11/20/article1901526.ece][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article1455205.ece?service=print]
*Tamil Eelam Supporter's organisation [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-Eelam-Supporters-Organization-observes-Black-Day-against-Rajapaksas-participation-at-UNGA-session/articleshow/43434446.cms Tamil Eelam Supporters Organization observes Black Day against Rajapaksa's participation at UNGA session | India News - Times of India][http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Tamil-Eelam-Supporters-Organisation-(TESO) Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO): Latest News, Videos and Photos of Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO) | Times of India] [http://www.sangam.org/2012/08/TESO_Conference.php?uid=4825 TESO Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation Conference Resolutions August 12 2012 Chennai Tamil Nadu Sri Lanka][http://indianexpress.com/tag/tamil-eelam-supporters-organisation/ About][http://indianexpress.com/tag/tamil-eelam-supporters/][http://www.dnaindia.com/topic/tamil-eelam-supporters-organisation Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation][http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/rajapaksa-trying-to-erase-tamil-in-sri-lanka-karunanidhi/story-OUIiPHqTolsogEuwpMa5uM.html][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/VCK-condemns-demolition-of-compound-wall-of-memorial/2013/11/20/article1901526.ece][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article1455205.ece?service=print]
*Jallikattu Issue [http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/VCK-Blames-government-on-Jallikattu/2015/01/18/article2624535.ece][http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/jallikattu-allowed-centre-makes-arrangements-for-bull-taming-in-tn/story-fBzddqoyWagokI5X7E36dK.html][http://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/12/vck-to-launch-agitation-against-ban-on-jallikattu-1200146673.html][http://guindytalk.com/news-tags/vck-thol-thirumavalavan-news]
*Jallikattu Issue [http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/VCK-Blames-government-on-Jallikattu/2015/01/18/article2624535.ece][http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/jallikattu-allowed-centre-makes-arrangements-for-bull-taming-in-tn/story-fBzddqoyWagokI5X7E36dK.html][http://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/12/vck-to-launch-agitation-against-ban-on-jallikattu-1200146673.html][http://guindytalk.com/news-tags/vck-thol-thirumavalavan-news]
*LTTE Ban controversies [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/pmk-vck-want-ban-on-ltte-lifted/article6513175.ece][http://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/27/lift-ban-on-ltte-vck-to-centre-1201422790.html][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Tamil-Outfits-Celebrate-Slain-LTTE-Chiefs-Birthday/2015/11/27/article3148855.ece][http://asianmirror.lk/news/item/6989-pro-ltte-tamil-nadu-parties-urges-india-to-support-npc-resolution]
*LTTE Ban controversies [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/pmk-vck-want-ban-on-ltte-lifted/article6513175.ece][http://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/27/lift-ban-on-ltte-vck-to-centre-1201422790.html][http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Tamil-Outfits-Celebrate-Slain-LTTE-Chiefs-Birthday/2015/11/27/article3148855.ece][http://asianmirror.lk/news/item/6989-pro-ltte-tamil-nadu-parties-urges-india-to-support-npc-resolution]
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