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makkal

Makkal is a Tamil noun meaning “people” or “the public.” It is widely used in Tamil to denote the citizenry or the general populace, and it appears in formal discourse as well as everyday speech. The term is common in political, social, and cultural contexts, where it often signals a focus on the common people rather than a specific faction.

In modern politics, makkal is frequently used in party names, slogans, and campaigns to emphasize populist or

Culturally, makkal appears in Tamil literature, media, and discourse to refer to the masses in discussions about

The term remains common in the Tamil-speaking world, including Tamil Nadu and the global Tamil diaspora, where

people-centered
aims.
A
notable
example
is
Makkal
Needhi
Maiam,
a
political
party
in
Tamil
Nadu
established
in
2018
by
actor
Kamal
Haasan.
The
inclusion
of
makkal
in
its
name
conveys
an
appeal
to
ordinary
citizens
and
a
commitment
to
public
justice
and
accountability,
aligning
with
the
broader
use
of
the
word
in
political
rhetoric.
democracy,
social
movements,
and
public
life.
It
is
also
found
in
slogans
and
campaign
materials
intended
to
resonate
with
a
broad
audience
of
voters
and
citizens.
it
is
used
in
news
reporting,
civil
society,
and
cultural
production
to
emphasize
the
role
and
voice
of
the
people.