Periyar Speaks

Periyar used to stress that castes are stronger than religions. Religions are subject to changes and easy eradication too, but...

Periyar remained unperturbed throughout his life, facing boldly all the rivals who had been against his movements, ideals, policies and...

Eminent scientist Venki Ramakrishnan was awarded the coveted Nobel Prize for Chemistry on 9th October, 2009. He had rubbished Astrology...

A speech of Periyar was published in ‘Viduthalai’ on 06.11.1949. He has advised the next generation youngsters to imbibe leadership...

On 28th June, 1931 Periyar delivered a speech at the Annual Day Celebration of a Dravidian Youth Association. The central...

The editorial in the ‘Kudi Arasu’ issue of 13th September 1931 consists of Periyar’s views on the Indian economic policies...

On 1st of May – 1935 the Labourers’ Day was celebrated in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. The valedictory speech was delivered...

On 19th December, 1973 Periyar delivered his final speech at a venue in (Pitti) Theagaraya Nagar, Chennai, (Tamil Nadu). It...

Periyar used to strongly stress, time and again the dire need of self-respect and social reforms. Most of his speeches...

My dear brothers and sisters at this venue, the widow remarriage you are about to witness after my speech is...