The birth anniversary of social reformer and Dravidar Kazhagam founder ‘Periyar’ E.V. Ramasamy’s birthday would be observed as ‘Day of Social Justice’ in Tamil Nadu on September 17 every year.
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution came about because of Periyar, who never went to the Parliament.
On that day there will be a pledge to follow the principles of self-respect, rationalism, brotherhood, equality, humanitarianism and social justice.