E.V. Ramasamy, popularly known as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was the founder and editor of the Tamil daily newspaper 'Kudiarasu' (literally meaning 'Republic'). The journal was launched in 1925 and served as a significant voice for the Self- Respect Movement and its principles of social reform, anti-casteism, and rationalism.
The Editor of Tamil daily Kudiarasu.
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Development of Press in Modern India (Contributions of Key Personalities to Indian Journalism (e.g., Tilak, Gandhi, Raja Rammohan Roy))
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