Progressive values: Caste dehumanises society, and the Dravidian movement exists to rehumanise it, says K. Veeramani. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY At 92, Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani has spent the past several weeks campaigning tirelessly for the Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu. He has witnessed 17 elections, but insists this one is different — an ideological war and not just a contest among political parties. In this conversation, he reflects on Dravidian ideology, the limits of law in dismantling caste, the crisis of federalism, and the relevance of the Dravidar Kazhagam. Edited excerpts: Published – April 20, 2026 09:19 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Chennai Metro Rail’s passenger satisfaction survey gets under way TDP leaders celebrate Chief Minister Naidu’s birthday with community events