AIADMK Pays Tribute to Periyar on His 146th Birth Anniversary in Coimbatore

AIADMK leaders and members gathered at Idhaya Deivam Maligai in Coimbatore to honor Periyar E.V. Ramasamy on his 146th birth anniversary, paying floral tributes to his portrait.


Coimbatore: The Coimbatore District AIADMK observed the 146th birth anniversary of Thanthai Periyar E.V. Ramasamy by paying respects to his portrait at Idhaya Deivam Maligai on Sunday (Sept. 17).

The event was led by Coimbatore North MLA and AIADMK District Secretary Amman K. Arjunan, with Singanallur MLA K.R. Jayaram, who is also the district secretary of the MGR Youth Wing, in attendance. The leaders offered floral tributes to Periyar's portrait, commemorating his contributions to social reform.



Former Minister S.P. Velumani, District Amma Peravai Secretary R. Prabhakaran MC, and various AIADMK functionaries including district executives, area secretaries, and ward secretaries participated in the event. The gathering reflected the party's acknowledgment of Periyar's ideologies and his impact on Tamil Nadu's social and political landscape.

The tribute to Periyar by AIADMK, a party that emerged from the Dravidian movement, underscores the continuing influence of Periyar's thoughts on contemporary Tamil Nadu politics. The event at Idhaya Deivam Maligai served as a reminder of the social reform legacy that shapes the state's political discourse.

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