The role of E V Ramaswamy Naicker in the Dravidian Movement :
(i) Raised anti-caste struggle and raised the rediscovery of Dravidic identity
(ii) Founded Dravid Kazgham
(iii) Opposed Brahmin domination and affirmed regional pride against domination of the north
(iv) His movement acquired political power in the state and became influential at the national level
(v) Movement transferred to DMK
