All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is a political party in India, primarily active in the state of Tamil Nadu. Founded in 1972 by M.G. Ramachandran, the party aims to promote the welfare of the Tamil people and uphold the principles of social justice and equality. AIADMK has been a significant player in Tamil Nadu politics, often alternating in power with its rival, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party has had several chief ministers, including Jayalalithaa, who was a prominent leader and served multiple terms.