DMK passes nine resolutions for organisational overhaul after election defeat

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced a sweeping organisational overhaul after losing power in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in April. The party's executive committee, led by party chief and former chief minister MK Stalin, met at Anna Arivalayam, the party headquarters in Chennai, and passed nine resolutions aimed at restructuring the organisation.

According to the meeting, the resolutions include age limits and a two-term cap for party positions. Stalin told the gathering that the changes would be "stringent" and "difficult" for some to accept. He said the functioning of the party's office-bearers was among the reasons for the defeat, and that the party needed to acknowledge its mistakes.

The party lost the state election after serving only one term in government. No further details of the nine resolutions were provided.