Is it possible to rule without using Periyar's name?

Jayalalithaa Amma did not use his name... says director Bharathiraja

Director Bharathiraja has said that it is not possible to rule Tamil Nadu without using the name of Periyar. He made this statement while speaking at an event in Chennai on Sunday.

Bharathiraja's statement comes at a time when there is a debate in Tamil Nadu on whether the Dravidian movement and its leaders, including Periyar, are still relevant in the present day.

Some argue that the Dravidian movement has lost its relevance and that its leaders are no longer able to connect with the youth of Tamil Nadu. Others argue that the Dravidian movement and its leaders are still relevant and that they continue to play an important role in Tamil Nadu politics.

Bharathiraja's statement is likely to add fuel to this debate. He is a well-respected figure in Tamil Nadu and his views on the Dravidian movement are likely to carry weight with many people.

It remains to be seen whether Bharathiraja's statement will have any impact on the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. However, it is clear that the debate on the Dravidian movement and its leaders is likely to continue for some time to come.