Commemorative Address by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin

As part of the Self-Respect Movement and its Legacies Conference 2025, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu will deliver a special commemorative address marking the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement.

Rooted in South India’s Dravidian ideologies, the movement has been pivotal in challenging caste and gender hierarchies, advancing rationalism and secularism, and inspiring broader struggles for equality and human dignity. This address will reflect on its enduring relevance for contemporary social and political challenges across the Global South.