The party’s strength, foundation, vitality, and revolutionary declarations lie in its principles.
To uphold the individual, social, economic, and political rights of all people living in Tamil Nadu, without reducing society to divisions of religion, caste, color, race, language, gender, or economic status, and to build an equitable society where everything is accessible to everyone.
Democracy
To ensure and guarantee equal rights to all citizens of a nation, without discrimination based on race, religion, language, caste, or gender. To oppose and resist anti-people actions of state and central governments that misuse authority, law, justice, and administrative machinery to suppress the fundamental freedoms of the masses, and to uphold democratic rights for the people.
Equitable social justice
Not mere reservation, but proportional representation is the true path to social justice. Until inequalities are removed and caste is completely eradicated, every section of society must have representation in all fields on a proportional basis.
Equality
The right to equality across caste, religion, race, color, language, economy, class, and gender. In every sphere, women are equal to men. The third gender and persons with disabilities are equal to others in all respects.
Secularism
A government administration that is secular, free from interference in personal religious beliefs, and treats people of all religions and those without faith equally.
Right to State Autonomy
State autonomy is the foremost right of the people of each state. To reclaim the rights that come under state autonomy.
Two-Language Policy
A two-language policy with Tamil as the mother tongue and English as the link language to the world. Tamil shall be the language of administration, legal proceedings, and worship. Priority in government employment for those educated through the Tamil medium.
Administration Upholding Fundamental Rights without Political Interference
A corruption-free administration without political interference across both public and private sectors. Education, healthcare, clean air, and safe drinking water are fundamental rights for all, free from discrimination based on religion, race, language, or social class. Protecting the environment and natural resources is the government's foremost duty.
Rationalist Mindset
Rejecting regressive ideas that harm the physical, mental, or moral well-being of humankind.
Abolition of Untouchability
Rejecting regressive traditions is the first step toward the eradication of untouchability.
Environmental Protection
Regional and state development that does not harm nature, while addressing ecological and climate crises.
Drug-Free Tamil Nadu
Building a Tamil Nadu free from intoxicants that damage productivity, health, and well-being, and lead to social decay.
Strong ideologies are essential to be a powerful force in politics. Ideologies are the energy and strength of politics, and as their support and guide, stand the policy leaders.
