
Neelam to publish compilation on Iyothee Thass Pandithar
The Hindu
The book is edited by Dalit historian Stalin Rajangam
Founded by filmmaker Pa. Ranjith, Neelam Publications has produced a compilation on Dalit and Dravidian thinker Iyothee Thass Pandithar.
Edited by Dalit historian Stalin Rajangam, the book will be made available in the market from January 6. The work has 29 articles by 28 renowned scholars and budding writers.
While Dalit political parties have always projected Iyothee Thass as a Dalit icon, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also recently announced that the State government would build a memorial for him. Tamil nationalist parties such as Naam Tamilar Katchi have also recently recognised him for his contributions towards understanding Tamil history and culture.

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