Tributes to Dravidian Icon Periyar on His 147th Birth Anniversary

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami honored Dravidian stalwart EV Ramasamy 'Periyar' on his 147th birth anniversary, commending his role in promoting rationalism and equality.

Stalin, in a social media post, emphasized Periyar's fight against obstacles to knowledge, growth, and equality, calling him a 'rationalistic warrior.'

Stalin administered the Social Justice Day pledge, focusing on combatting caste inequalities. Palaniswami praised Periyar's advocacy for rational thinking and equality, echoing sentiments shared by other leaders like Kamal Haasan.

(With inputs from agencies.)