Thol. Thirumavalavan
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Tholkappiyan Thirumavalavan (born 17 August 1962), better known as Thol. Thirumavalavan is a political leader, scholar and activist from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He is a Member of Parliament from Chidambaram and the President of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. He rose to prominence in the 1990s as a Dalit leader, and formally entered politics in 1999. His political platform centres on ending caste discrimination and consequently the caste system. He has also expressed support for Tamil nationalist movements in Sri Lanka.
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- VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan alleged that Sanatan forces had attempted to stop the conference. "I am happy to say that it is the first meeting of the election alliance of DMK. Sanatan Sanstha was inactive during Congress rule but it has grown under Modi rule. BJP is the political face of RSS which killed Mahatma Gandhi for insisting on Hindu-Muslim harmony. If it comes to power again, no one can save the country," he said.
- in Jan 24, 2019, DMK-led alliance sounds battle cry against 'Sanatan forces'
Quotes about Thirumavalavan[edit]
- Thiruma only said this alliance must continue for long, BJP should be defeated and Sanatana Dharma should be destroyed..for that Congress must survive.
- KS.Alagiri commenting on Thirumavalavan’s speech, in “Sanatana Dharma must be destroyed.. Congress must survive”- TN Congress President justifies anti-Hindu speech
