Question

Answer the following question in detail.

Describe the contribution of Ramaswamy Naikar.

Answer 1

1. Born in 'Erode' in Tamil Nadu in 1879.
2. He became a follower of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and worked for propagating
   the use of Swadeshi'.
3. He participated in the Vykom Satyagraha in Travancore against untouchability.
4. Started the 'Swabhiman Andolan' in Tamil Nadu.
5. Fought against the varna system and child marriage.
6. He was addressed as 'Periyar' or Great Soul because of his magnanimous work.
7. Was a great speaker and author.
8. Took a radical position on issues like women's rights and family planning.