Periyar
activistMaleb. 18790.0Global Dominance: 0.00%
E.V. Ramasamy, commonly known as Periyar, was a social reformer and activist in India who championed the rights of the Tamil language and the Dravidian identity. He played a pivotal role in the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu, advocating for linguistic and social equality, and opposing the imposition of Hindi in education.
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AIADMK leaders were reportedly frustrated with the BJP’s controversial remarks about Dravidian icons like Periyar.
Palaniswami says no alliance talks with BJP, but keeps door ajar after meeting Amit Shah | India NewsThe Times of India·
India· 2025-03-26
India· 2025-03-26
Periyar was a Dravidian leader who led protests against the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu.
Why NEP has revived the language debateThe Times of India·India· 2025-03-02
India· 2025-03-02
