What was the thinking of EV Ramasamy?
Ramasamy promoted the principles of rationalism, self-respect, women’s rights and eradication of caste. He opposed the exploitation and marginalisation of the non-Brahmin Dravidian people of South India and the imposition of what he considered Indo-Aryan India.
Why did Periyar say Tamil is barbaric?
On one occasion, he referred to Tamil people as “barbarians” and Tamil language as the “language of barbarians”. However, Anita Diehl explains that Periyar made these remarks on Tamil because it had no respective feminine verbal forms.
Who is known as vaikom hero?
T. K. Madhavan (2 September 1885 – 27 April 1930) was an Indian social reformer, journalist and revolutionary who was involved with the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP). He came from Kerala and led the struggle against untouchability which was known as Vaikom Satyagraha.
When and where was Periyar born?
September 17, 1879, Erode, India
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Who was the second wife of EV Ramasamy?
E.V. Ramasamy married for a second time in July 1948. His second wife, Maniammai, continued E.V. Ramasamy’s social work after his death in 1973, but his thoughts and ideas then were advocated by Dravidar Kazhagam.
What is the contribution of EV Ramasamy in the history of India?
E.V. Ramasamy promoted the principles of rationalism, self-respect, women’s rights and eradication of caste. He opposed the exploitation and marginalisation of the non-Brahmin Dravidian people of South India and the imposition of what he considered Indo-Aryan India.
How many languages can Ramasamy speak?
In 1929, E.V. Ramasamy announced the deletion of his caste title Naicker from his name at the First Provincial Self-Respect Conference of Chengalpattu. He could speak three Dravidian languages: Kannada, Telugu and Tamil.
What is the name of Ramasamy’s father?
E.V. Ramasamy’s father is a, Venkatappa Nayakar (or Venkata), and his mother was Chinnathyee, Muthammal. He had one elder brother named Krishnaswamy and two sisters named Kannamma and Ponnuthoy. He later came to be known as “Periyar” meaning ‘respected one’ or ‘elder’ in Tamil.
