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DMK, AIADMK come out in support of Periyar, flay Rajinikanth
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) DMK President MK Stalin called on Rajnikanth to think and speak. "Rajinikanth is not a politician, he is an actor. Please think and speak about Periyar. I appeal to you. Periyar lived for 95 years and worked for the Tamil race," Stalin said.
Jan 22, 2020, 17:52 PM IST
Who was Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy 'Periyar'
Periyar is considered to be the 'Father of the Dravidian Movement', he worked against the Brahminical dominance, caste prevalence, and women oppression in Tamil Nadu.
Jan 22, 2020, 14:53 PM IST
Won't apologise for comments on Periyar, I read only news reports: Rajinikanth
Actor-politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday (January 21) asserted that he will not apologise for his comments on iconic social reformer E V Ramasamy Periyar despite the protests by Dravidian outfits.
Jan 21, 2020, 12:12 PM IST
Chennai: Periyar's statue vandalised, slippers kept on head
On Periyar's 140th birth anniversary, a statue of the social activist was vandalised by unidentified miscreants in Chennai's Tiruppur on Monday morning. A pair of slippers were kept on the statue's head.
Sep 17, 2018, 14:13 PM IST
Renewed demand of Bharat Ratna for Jayalalithaa by AIADMK, asks for Anna, Periyar too
"It is Amma (Jayalalithaa) who gave 69 per cent reservation to the downtrodden people. She was a champion for social justice. Therefore, Bharat Ratna for Amma is our desire," said Panneerselvam.
Aug 23, 2018, 21:49 PM IST
Statue vandalism continues, now sculptor of Periyar damaged in Tamil Nadu
The sculptor of Periyar has been beheaded by unidentified persons. A case has been registered and the investigation is underway.
Mar 20, 2018, 11:25 AM IST
What vandalism? BJP's Ram Madhav says Lenin's statue removed by people who put it
Ram Madhav says no statue has been damaged in Tripura. He clarifies that Lenin's statue that created an uproar for being taken down was actually on private land and brought down by the property owners.
Mar 09, 2018, 08:40 AM IST
Statue vandalism continues: BR Ambedkar's statue desecrated in UP
A statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was vandalised late on Tuesday night by unidentified persons in Meerut's Mawana, leading to protests from members of the Dalit community and BSP workers.
Mar 07, 2018, 15:00 PM IST
Statues vs vandals: After Lenin and Periyar, bust of Syama Prasad Mukherjee damaged
Incidents of vandalism targeting statues have increased in the last few days, prompting PM Narendra Modi to strong condemn such acts.
Mar 07, 2018, 10:36 AM IST
Two drunk men - 1 from BJP, other from CPI - arrested for allegedly vandalising Periyar statue in Tamil Nadu
Police say they were drunk and attacked a bust of Periyar in northern Tamil Nadu's Tirupattur. The incident comes hours after a post by BJP leader H Raja on destroying Periyar statues sparked controversy.
Mar 06, 2018, 23:49 PM IST
After Lenin, Periyar statues will be taken down soon: BJP leader H Raja's Facebook post sparks war of words
Dravidar Kazhagam has dared the BJP to try and raze a Periyar statue.
Mar 06, 2018, 16:46 PM IST
Four, including 3 Stephen's students, drown in Kerala river
Three students from Delhi's St Stephen's College and a resort owner from Kerala drowned in the Periyar river in the state on Thursday evening, police said.
Dec 16, 2016, 23:13 PM IST
Periyar's death anniversary observed
Rationalist leader and founder of Dravidar Kazhagam (DK), EV Ramasamy 'Periyar' was on Thursday remembered across the state on his 42nd death anniversary.
Dec 24, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
