Periyar's Legacy Revitalized: New Memorial and Library Inaugurated

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library in Vaikom to honor E V Ramasamy, the Dravidar Kazhagam founder. The event marks the century of the Vaikom Satyagraha, attended by a large crowd, and features speeches by both Stalin and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, M K Stalin, officially opened the Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library dedicated to the Dravidar Kazhagam founder, E V Ramasamy, in the town of Vaikom.

The gathering commemorated the centenary of the historic Vaikom Satyagraha, a movement that advocated for social equality, and was attended by a large audience.

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan joined Stalin for the inauguration, underscoring the event's regional significance, and a public address is scheduled where both leaders will speak.

(With inputs from agencies.)