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Periyar: The Rebel Who Defied Gandhi and Fought Caste | Tamil Nadu

E.V. Ramasamy, known as Periyar, challenged caste, patriarchy, and blind faith. From Vaikom Satyagraha to the Self-Respect Movement, he reshaped Tamil identity and inspired Dravidian politics. Five decades after his death, his radical ideas on equality, language, and rationalism still ignite debates. But who really was Periyar?
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