DPI), is an Indian social movement and political party that seeks to combat caste based discrimination, active in the state of Tamil Nadu.

[15] The main aim of the party is to abolish the differences among Tamil people and to lift up the socio-economically weaker sections of society.

[16][17] 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.

[22] Many countries raised complaints against the Sri Lankan government in the United Nations International Criminal Court of Justice.

[23][24] Many of its party men were arrested by Tamil Nadu police for creating public discomfort during protests against the Sri Lankan government.

[31] In April 2019, members of the RSS affiliated, Hindutva group Hindu Munnani broke an earthen pot, the election symbol of VCK at the village of Ponparappi, Ariyalur block, Tiruchi.

[32] The incident happened in front of the Panchayat Office where the Tamil Nadu general election polling was going on which lead to a quarrel.

The Hindu reported a mob of 100 engaged in violence against the Dalits and at least 20 tiled houses which had the VCK symbol were totally damaged.