On behalf of Periyar International, Director Dr. Soma.Ilangovan presented the ''K.Veeramani Award for Social Justice'' to writer, documentary filmmaker and social activist Vidya Bhushan Rawat and congratulated her. The President of the organization, Teacher K.Veeramani, wore the gold medal. With: S.Rajaratnam IAS (Retd.), Member of Legislative Assembly Dr. N. Ezhilan, Dr. Ko.Olivannan, Dr. R.Meenambal, State President of the Rationalist Organization
R. Tamilselvan.Vidya Bhushan Rawat's
daughter Viditha Priyadarshini
(Chennai, 14.11.2025)
The book "Periyar in Australia" is released!
Not only in India; 'Vidya Bhushan Rawats' are needed worldwide!
– Dravidar Kazhagam leader, teacher Ki. Veeramani, speaks in praise of the awardee!
Periyar; Tamil Nadu; Dravidian model is
India's only hope!
– Writer Vidya Bhushan Rawat accepts award!
Chennai, Nov. 15 Dravidar Kazhagam leader and teacher Ki. Veeramani said that just as the body needs immunity to fight germs, Periyar Ambedkar is needed for the resistance of the intellect to destroy superstitions. Speaking at the "K. Veeramani Award for Social Justice" ceremony, Dravidar Kazhagam leader and teacher Ki. Veeramani said that "Dravidar Kazhagam is the backbone of the Dravidar movement" in her acceptance speech.
Two great festivals!
On behalf of the Periyar International Organization, two grand ceremonies, “K. Veeramani Award for Social Justice” and “Periyar in Australia” book launch ceremony, were held yesterday (14.11.2025) at 6 pm at the conference hall on the ground floor of the Anna Centenary Library, Kottur Puram, Chennai. At this event, the Secretary of the Periyar Medical Group – Dr. R. Meenambal welcomed everyone and addressed them. S. Rajaratnam IAS (Retd) led the speech. Dr. Soma. Elangovan, Director of the America – Periyar International Organization, received the book “Periyar in Australia” and gave a review paper on the book. Following this, Dr. Ko. Olivannan, who gave a congratulatory speech in a mix of Tamil and English languages, introduced the awardees and addressed them in English. Dr. Soma read out the concept for the award. Elangovan presented the “K. Veeramani Award for Social Justice” for the year 2025 to Vidya Bhushan Rawat amidst loud applause. The president of the association dressed the awardee and his daughter Priyadarshini, who were present at the event, in gold and made them special. The president of the association, Teacher Ki. Veeramani, then spoke praising the awardee.
Periyar is the pride of the international organization!
Earlier, Dr. Soma. Ilangovan, Director of the Periyar International Organization, explained the background of the establishment of the “Periyar International Organization” and who has been awarded the awards so far. Briefly explaining their history through a video, he explained that the organization, which was started in 1994, has awarded this award to 22 social justice activists, from V.P. Singh, a social justice activist and former Prime Minister of India, in 1996 to M.K. Stalin, the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in 2022, and that writer, documentary filmmaker and social activist Vidya Bhushan Rawat has been selected in that order. It is noteworthy that the award includes a souvenir containing the concept of the award and a cheque for Rs. 1 lakh. It was announced that the price of the previously published book "Periyar in Australia" was Rs. 250/- and that it would be available for Rs. 200/- as a special offer. Many comrades lined up to pay the appropriate amount and receive it from the Tamil leader.
The Dravidian model is the only hope!
In her acceptance speech, Vidya Bhushan Rawat, who received the award, said that teacher K. Veeramani has been spreading Periyar's principles with great commitment; Dravidar Kazhagam is the backbone of the Dravidian movement; We want to follow the Tamil Nadu model; People in the North do not understand this properly; RSS. is taking advantage of this; Periyar, Phule, Ambedkar should be brought to the people; Periyar - teacher Veeramani - Tamil Nadu's contribution is greatly needed for the whole of India; Periyar - Tamil Nadu - the Dravidian model is what gives hope.
As long as caste exists,
there will be social justice!
Finally, the party president, the editor, spoke. “We are not going abroad for tourism, but to spread Periyar’s philosophy. If the soil is good, the seeds will sprout immediately. That is how Australia is! An international conference has been held there in a very short time,” and he proudly pointed out that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister had delivered video speeches at the event. He also mentioned that while talking about Vidya Bhushan Rawat, who received the “K. Veeramani Award for Social Justice”, “There is a misconception about Tamil Nadu in the North. But Vidya Bhushan Rawat has understood it perfectly.” He also mentioned that he did not agree with the award being in his name and that it should be in Periyar’s name. He continued by highlighting the charitable works of the Periyar International Organization’s in-charges, namely, Doctors Soma. Elangovan, Lakshman Tamil, and Saroja Elangovan. Periyar highlighted the merits of the four international conferences held through the international organization. He said that as long as caste exists, social justice on the basis of caste is necessary! Therefore, we need Vidya Bhushan Rawats not only in India but also globally. Just as the body needs immunity to fight germs, Periyar needs Ambedkar for the immunity of the intellect to destroy superstitions, and he concluded his speech by saying that this award has been given to Vidya Bhushan Rawat to encourage him to do more service.
Na. Ezhilan MLA donates to 'Periyar Ulaga'
At this event, Assembly Member
N. Ezhilan said, "As a student of Periyar Thidal, I am donating another 1 lakh to 'Periyar Ulaga'" and presented the corresponding cheque to the Tamil leader.
Those who participated and made a difference!
At the end, the State President of the Rationalists' Association, I. Tamilchelvan, concluded the program by giving a vote of thanks. The event was attended by the Vice President of the Association, Poet Kali. Poonkundran, Secretary, Advocate Veeramarthini, Deputy General Secretaries S. Prince Ennares Periyar, S. M. Mathivadhani, President of the Rationalists' Association, Dr. V. Nehru, State Village Campaign Committee Organizer Dr. Anbazhagan, Dr. Ravi Shankar Kannapiran, Tambaram District President P. Muthayayan, South Chennai District President I. Vilvanathan, Secretary S. R. Parthasarathy, Tambaram Su.Mohanraj, Kalaimamani Kalaivanan, Periyar Swayamriyathai Matrimony Center Director Pasumpon, Periyar Kalam Chairman Iraivi, C.Vetrichelvi, Cheralathan, Vellore Pandu, Tha.K.Divakaran, M.Shanmugapriyaan, M.Ra.Manickam, Ma.Gunasekaran, Kuduvancheri Ma. Irasu, Singaperumal Koil Karunakaran and many other comrades and the public participated and graced the event. It is noteworthy that the speeches were delivered in Tamil and English.
Donation to 'Periyar World'
Legislative Assembly Member Dr. N. Ezhilan to 'Periyar World'
The Tamil leader presented a cheque for Rs. 1 lakh to editor K. Veeramani.Doctor Soma Ilangovan released the book ''Periyar in Australia'' and received it from Thousand Lamps Assembly Member Doctor Na Ezhilan.
- viduthalai (Liberation) Daily, 15.11.2025
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