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Periyar EV Ramasamy

Source: IE Context: Periyar EV Ramasamy, remembered on his 146th birth anniversary, was a rationalist and social reformer who led the Self Respect Movement to uplift Tamils and oppose caste dominance, especially by Brahmins.   Contributions: Congress Party: Joined in 1919, disagreed with Gandhi on caste issues, resigned in 1925, and joined the Justice Party …

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