MALAPPURAM: PV Anvar MLA's new party has been named the Democratic Movement of Kerala (DMK). It was Anvar himself who announced this on Saturday evening. The official announcement will be made on Sunday at the political explanatory meeting in Manjeri.

On Saturday, PV Anvar held discussions with the leaders of Dravida Munntera Kazhagam (DMK) in Chennai. It is indicated that Anvar's party will function in Kerala as an ally of the DMK.