Chennai, June 29 -- More than 5,000 members from various political parties joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) under the leadership of former AIADMK minister Benjamin during a membership induction programme held at Sri Vaaru Marriage Hall in Vanagaram, Chennai.

The induction took place in the presence of DMK President and former Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday, and was attended by DMK MLAs, MPs, senior party functionaries, district secretaries and office-bearers.

Addressing the gathering, Benjamin said Stalin had consistently raised his voice for the people of Tamil Nadu even while in the Opposition. While thanking the DMK president for welcoming the people, he described the party as a "movement rooted in self-respect and soci...