The AIADMK, or All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is a political party in India, primarily active in the state of Tamil Nadu. Founded in 1972 by M.G. Ramachandran, the party focuses on the welfare of the Tamil people and promotes social justice, economic development, and education. The AIADMK has been a significant player in Tamil Nadu politics, often alternating in power with its main rival, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party has had several chief ministers, including the prominent leader J. Jayalalithaa, who served multiple terms and was a key figure in shaping the party's identity and policies.