State Autonomy

State Autonomy :

India is a federation of different communities and diverse cultures. DMK believing in the concept of "unity in diversity" is strongly convinced that true federation is the only solution for the unity and integrity of country. "Autonomy for the states and federalism at the centre" is the policy of DMK. Whenever the rights of any state are infringed or threatened, DMK raised its voice for the states' rights.

"Let us cooperate for cordial relations with the Centre
Let us fight for the States' rights"

is the slogan of DMK.

He was the first Chief Minister since independence who constituted a committee viz Rajamannar Committee (1969) to study the centre – state relations and submit an official report on state autonomy. In April 1974, Dr. Kalaignar introduced an epoch-making resolution in Tamil Nadu Assembly, advocating more powers for the states based on the recommendations of Rajamannar Committee.

The privilege of state Chief Ministers to unfurl the national flag in their state capital on Independence days (since Aug. 15, 1974) which no Congress Chief Minister dared to raise is a notable achievement of Dr, Kalaignar and a march towards State Autonomy.