“The term ‘Adi Dravidar’ is a name that the Paraiyars, who were then included in the ‘Panchamar’ category, sought and obtained from the British government in 1921. It does not denote the other 76 caste communities within the Scheduled Caste category,” he said.
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“The term ‘Adi Dravidar’ is a name that the Paraiyars, who were then included in the ‘Panchamar’ category, sought and ob...
By Dhallo News · September 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM IST
Source: The Hindu - National
SOURCE: The Hindu - National
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