Book Shook | 'Dravidian Politics Opened Power Corridors for Marginalised Castes,' Says Vignesh Rajahmani

Name: Book Shook | Dravidian Politics Opened Power Corridors for Marginalised Castes, Says Vignesh Rajahmani - The Wire
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Description: The Wire's Ajoy Ashirwad in conversation with author Vignesh Rajahmani to discuss the latter's book 'The Dravidian Pathway: How the DMK Redefined Power and Identity in South India'.

The Wire's Ajoy Ashirwad in conversation with author Vignesh Rajahmani to discuss the latter's book 'The Dravidian Pathway: How the DMK Redefined Power and Identity in South India'.

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The Wire's Ajoy Ashirwad in conversation with author Vignesh Rajahmani to discuss the latter's book 'The Dravidian Pathway: How the DMK Redefined Power and Identity in South India'.

In this episode of Book Shook, The Wire's political affairs editor Ajoy Ashirwad is joined by Vignesh Rajahmani, the author of The Dravidian Pathway: How the DMK Redefined Power and Identity in South India, to discuss the rising opposition that southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have had against the central government – be it about the imposition of Hindi language, redistribution of taxes, or any other initiatives.

Speaking on the history of Dravidian politics and its impact in current scenario, Rajahmani says, "Dravidian politics have made power accessible for marginalised communities."

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