How was Periyar primarily known to his followers?
Thanthai Periyar
Mahatma Periyar
Socrates of South India
Leader Periyar
Answer
As "Thanthai Periyar", Periyar E.V. Ramasamy was revered as a father figure and a leader of social reform in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He is remembered as a revolutionary thinker who challenged social norms and advocated for the eradication of the caste system, women's rights, and self-respect for all individuals.
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