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Describe the contribution of Ramaswamy Naikar.
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- Born in 'Erode' in Tamil Nadu in 1879.
- He became a follower of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and worked for propagating the use of Swadeshi'.
- He participated in the Vykom Satyagraha in Travancore against untouchability.
- Started the 'Swabhiman Andolan' in Tamil Nadu.
- Fought against the varna system and child marriage.
- He was addressed as 'Periyar' or Great Soul because of his magnanimous work.
- Was a great speaker and author.
- Took a radical position on issues like women's rights and family planning.
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