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What was the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)’s first major electoral success?

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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) quickly emerged as a major political force after it was founded in 1972. The party won a seat in the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly by-election in 1973. In 1977 the AIADMK won the state legislative assembly election and M.G. Ramachandran became chief minister.