The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is an Indian regional political party with the most influence in the union territory of Puducherry and the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Dravidian party adhering to the policies of socialism and secularism based on the principles of C. N. Annadurai collectively coined as Annaism. The party is one of the most successful political outfits in Tamil Nadu and has won the majority in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly most number of times (seven). The party is headquartered at Puratchi Thalaivar M. G. R. Maaligai located at Royapettah in Chennai.
- Country
- India
- Headquarters
- Chennai
- Inception
- October 17, 1972