Periyar
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.
Born on Sep 17, 1879 (145 years old)
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AIADMK leaders were reportedly frustrated with the BJP’s controversial remarks about Dravidian icons like Periyar.
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Periyar was a Dravidian leader who led protests against the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu.
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