Question

who is known as Periyar?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973), revered as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was an Indian social activist and politician who started the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. He is known as the 'Father of the Dravidian movement'.

Answer 2

The person is E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker

• He was an Indian social activist born in the year 1879.
• He spoke out against the rigidity of the caste system and is also known as the 'Father of the Dravidian movement.
• In the year 1925, he founded self respect movement and waged a relentless campaign against traditional practises and rituals and opposed the exploitation and marginalisation of South India's non-Brahmin Dravidian people.
• In Tamil Nadu, he revolted against Brahminical domination, as well as gender and caste inequalities. He also advocated for rationality, self-respect, and women's rights.