Chennai, Sep 16 (NationPress) The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is gearing up to host its highly anticipated annual 'Mupperum Vizha' festival on Wednesday at Kodangipatti near Karur, signifying a significant political and cultural congregation for the party.

The DMK traditionally recognizes September 17 as its founding day, which aligns with the birth anniversary of social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and the remembrance of former Chief Minister and party founder C.N. Annadurai (commonly known as Anna). Each year, the party organizes an extensive festival called ‘Mupperum Vizha’ to honor these pivotal figures in the Dravidian movement.

This year's celebration is planned on an unprecedented scale with approximately 50 acres at Kodangipatti transformed into a vast venue. Insiders report that extensive preparations have been made to accommodate a massive turnout, with millions of cadres and supporters expected to arrive from across Tamil Nadu.

The Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin will be the focal point of the event. According to the scheduled program, Stalin will land at Tiruchirappalli airport at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday before proceeding to Karur by road.

He is anticipated to make a brief stop at the Government Tourist House in Thanthonimalai for a rest before heading to the festival grounds in the evening. At around 4 p.m., he will arrive at the venue to deliver a pivotal address that will outline the party’s ideological legacy and its current political vision.

Given the magnitude of the event and the presence of the Chief Minister, the Karur district police have implemented extensive security measures. Senior officials have confirmed that multi-layered protection, traffic management systems, and crowd-control strategies are in place to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, several cabinet ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and senior DMK officials will also be in attendance.

Political analysts suggest that the ‘Mupperum Vizha’ festival, occurring ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, is set to function not just as a tribute to Periyar and Anna but also as a demonstration of strength by the DMK in the central districts of the state.

With high-ranking leaders present and thousands of cadres mobilized, Wednesday's celebration in Karur is anticipated to be a pivotal moment in the DMK's annual calendar.