Quick Info
| Profession | Social worker and politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/12/1933 |
| Age | 92 years |
| Birthplace | Cuddalore, South Arcot District, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about K. Veeramani
Veeramani led the 'Periyar Walk' in Tiruchirappalli to mark the 148th birth anniversary of Periyar. At the event he criticised the ruling alliance in Tamil Nadu, saying the government was being run as a show rather than through governance. He also described the DMK's electoral defeat as temporary, comparing it to an eclipse.
K. Veeramani addressed a public meeting in Madurai marking the 80th anniversary of the 1946 Dravida Kazhagam conference, which was held there. He argued that reservation in education and employment traces back to Periyar's path and criticised NEET and the EWS quota as denying education to oppressed classes. The event took place after DK cadres were assaulted and the conference pandal was set on fire.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Krishnasamy Veeramani is an Indian politician who serves as president of the Dravidar Kazhagam, a rationalist organisation founded by Periyar. He trained as a lawyer and practised for one year in Cuddalore before devoting his career to social work. |
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| Dravidar Kazhagam Role | Has been general secretary since 1962 and president since 17 March 1978, following the death of E. V. R. Maniammai. |
| Honours | Honorary Associate of Rationalist International |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Mohana |
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Relationships & More
| Mentor | Periyar (E. V. Ramasamy) |
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Family
| Spouse | Mohana |
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| Children | 4 |
Career
| Early Career | Began working with Periyar in 1956 and assisted him in editing the rationalist daily Viduthalai. |
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| Editorial Work | Became executive editor of Viduthalai in 1962 and has been its editor since 1978. Has also edited the Tamil fortnightly Unmai and the monthly Periyar Pinju. |
| Activism | Took part in social campaigns launched by Periyar and was imprisoned around forty times for his activities. |
| Organisation Leadership | Serves as president of Dravidar Kazhagam, which does not contest elections. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was reportedly imprisoned more than 50 times in some accounts of his activism. | |
| 2. Received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Humanist Association for his humanist services. | |
| 3. Was imprisoned around forty times for his activism, according to the most commonly cited account. |
