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write a short note on e.v ramaswamy naicker​

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Answered by vivekchowdary2006
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Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973), commonly known as Periyar, also referred to as 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'.

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Periyar

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  • E. V Ramaswamy Naicker is also known as Periyar. He was Indian politician and social activist known for starting Dravida Kazhagam and Self- respect Movement. He is also known as the father of the Dravidian Movement.  
  • He had joined congress in 1925 but later resigned because he felt that the party was not serving the need of Brahmans.  
  • He participate in non-violent agitation in Kerala and toured Europe, British Malaya and Russia from 1929 to 1932.
  • He became head of Justice party in 1939 and changed its name to Dravidar Kazhagam.  
  • He was a promoter of Self-respect, eradication of caste and women's rights and opposed the marginalisation and exploitation of non-Brahman Dravidian people.

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