Dravidian movement played a key role in temple entry struggles: Kanimozhi
DMK MP K. Kanimozhi stated that the Dravidian movement was instrumental in fighting for temple entry rights for all castes. The remarks were made during the launch of a book documenting the history of these social justice struggles.
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The discussion highlights the intersection of atheistic political movements and religious reform in India, emphasizing the evolution of fundamental rights and social inclusivity.
DMK MP K. Kanimozhi said on Saturday that the Dravidian movement, which believed that a religion preserving caste ought to be dismantled, was the very movement that fought continuously and successfully to ensure no barriers existed for believers who wished to enter temples.
She made these remarks at the book release event for The People’s Sanctum , authored by advocate Manuraj Shunmugasundaram, held at the Victoria Public Hall in Chennai. Ms. Kanimozhi and Madras High Court Judge Justice N. Anand Venkatesh attended the event, where senior advocate Ramani Natarajan received the first copy.
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