Periyar’s rational light now shines across the world: TN CM after unveiling portrait in Oxford
Chennai (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has said social reformer Periyar’s (E V Ramasamy) rational light now shone across the world and the Self-Respect Movement he launched a century ago redefined freedom, causing chains to fall and dignity to rise.
Unveiling a portrait of the renowned social reformer at Oxford University’s St. Antony’s College, on September 4, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Self-Respect Movement, during his ongoing tour of the UK to attract investments to the state, Stalin highlighted the progressive legacy of Periyar.
The portrait was painted by Thotta Tharani, an Indian art director, painter and production designer.
The Chief Minister emphasised the movement’s global impact on social justice and lauded Periyar’s advocacy for rationalism, gender equality, and anti-caste reforms.
“It is a lifetime honour to unveil the portrait of Periyar at Oxford University - an institution synonymous with knowledge, human rights, and dignity. This unveiling is proof that Periyar’s rational light now shines across the world beyond Tamil Nadu’s borders,” he said at the event.
"Self Respect Movement - A revolution that redefined freedom! Chains fell, dignity rose. Thanthai Periyar’s Self-Respect Movement shattered fundamentalisms, awakened dignity, nurtured scientific temper, and made us a guiding light of social transformation," Stalin said in a post on the social media platform ‘X’.
“At Oxford, I spoke with pride as heir to Periyar’s legacy, honouring the revolution that turned centuries of subjugation into the eternal anthem of Self Respect. We aren’t just celebrating history; we are guiding tomorrow,” he further said.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
