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He was born in Erode in Coimbatore district of the Madras Presidency. He was initially a member of the Indian National Congress. He opposed ideas of racial supremacy, and started a new movement based on the Dravida racial identity. Who is this person?
He was born in Erode in Coimbatore district of the Madras Presidency. He was initially a member of the Indian National Congress. He opposed ideas of racial supremacy, and started a new movement based on the Dravida racial identity. Who is this person?
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The correct option is B E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
E. V. Ramaswami Naicker, also known as Periyar, opposed racial supremacy and established a movement based on the Dravida identity. He founded the Self-Respect Movement and the Dravidar Kazhagam. He opposed the Sanskrit language and literature. He denounced Lord Rama and labelled him as a Vedic leader. Instead, he recognised Ravana as the Dravidian leader.
E. V. Ramaswami Naicker, also known as Periyar, opposed racial supremacy and established a movement based on the Dravida identity. He founded the Self-Respect Movement and the Dravidar Kazhagam. He opposed the Sanskrit language and literature. He denounced Lord Rama and labelled him as a Vedic leader. Instead, he recognised Ravana as the Dravidian leader.
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