E.V.K. Sampath: The DMK Founder Who Abandoned the Dravida Nadu Demand
This article profiles E.V.K. Sampath (1926-1977), a founding member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and nephew of Dravidar Kazhagam founder E.V. Ramasamy. Sampath enjoyed a close relationship with DMK founder C.N. Annadurai and was known for his oratory skills. As a first-time Member of Parliament in 1957, he developed a rapport with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. After touring the Soviet Union in September 1958, Sampath concluded that the demand for a separate Dravida Nadu was futile under the Indian constitutional framework. He urged the DMK to revisit its position but faced resistance. He quit the DMK in 1961, founded his own party, and later merged it with the Indian National Congress. The article notes that his birth centenary falls on March 6, 2026.
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