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A.P. Vallinayakam (August 19, 1953 – May 19, 2007) was a Dalit historian, a writer of the Dravidian movement. He was a journalist and political activist. | A.P. Vallinayakam (August 19, 1953 – May 19, 2007) was a Dalit historian, a writer of the Dravidian movement. He was a journalist and political activist. | ||
== Birth and Education == | == Birth and Education == | ||
A.P. Vallinayakam was born on August 19, 1953 to Arumugam and Pushpammal in Arumuganeri, Thoothukudi district. At that time his father Arumugam worked in the education department at Thanjavur. A.P. Vallinayakam completed his secondary school education in Thanjavur and got his degree from the Government College, Kumbakonam. | A.P. Vallinayakam was born on August 19, 1953 to Arumugam and Pushpammal in Arumuganeri, Thoothukudi district. At that time his father Arumugam worked in the education department at Thanjavur. A.P. Vallinayakam completed his secondary school education in Thanjavur and got his degree from the Government College, Kumbakonam. | ||
== Private Life == | == Private Life == | ||
Vallinayakam was active in E.V. Ramasamy Periyar's | Vallinayakam was active in E.V. Ramasamy Periyar's Dravidar Kazhagam and married Oviya, a member of the same movement. They have one son, Jeevasagapthan. | ||
== Political Life == | == Political Life == | ||
As a student, Vallinayakam participated in the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu in 1965. Vallinayakam joined Dravidar Kazhagam under E.V. Ramasamy Periyar’s leadership in the early 1970s. While studying at the | As a student, Vallinayakam participated in the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu in 1965. Vallinayakam joined Dravidar Kazhagam under E.V. Ramasamy Periyar’s leadership in the early 1970s. While studying at the Government College, Kumbakonam, Vallinayakam served as the president of Dravidar Kazhagam Students Association of Kumbakonam, the secretary of Thanjavur district Dravidar Kazhagam student youth wing and the secretary of Thanjavur regional Dravidar Kazhagam student youth wing. | ||
In the 1980s, Vallinayakam was involved in supporting the Eelam movement and backed one of the organizations, Eelam People Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF). Vallinayakam became a close friend of its leader Padmanabha. Due to differences of opinion, Vallinayakam left Dravidar Kazhagam and joined Dravidar Kazhagam (E Ra), an organization with Coimbatore Ramakrishnan as the general secretary. Vallinayakam for some time served as state secretary of workers union of Dravidar Kazhagam (E Ra). A popular organization, Tamil Nadu People Front was founded on the principles of Marxist, Leninist and Maoist ideologies. Vallinayakam assumed field work for some time to build this organization. | In the 1980s, Vallinayakam was involved in supporting the Eelam movement and backed one of the organizations, Eelam People Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF). Vallinayakam became a close friend of its leader Padmanabha. Due to differences of opinion, Vallinayakam left Dravidar Kazhagam and joined Dravidar Kazhagam (E Ra), an organization with Coimbatore Ramakrishnan as the general secretary. Vallinayakam for some time served as state secretary of workers union of Dravidar Kazhagam (E Ra). A popular organization, Tamil Nadu People Front was founded on the principles of Marxist, Leninist and Maoist ideologies. Vallinayakam assumed field work for some time to build this organization. | ||
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Along with Natarajan, Vallinayakam formed the 'Thatha Rettamalai Srinivasan Peravai' (Thatha Rettaimalai Srinivasan Council) in 2000 and served as its general secretary. He coordinated 'We are not Hindus' event, a vehicle journey from Chennai to Kanyakumari. | Along with Natarajan, Vallinayakam formed the 'Thatha Rettamalai Srinivasan Peravai' (Thatha Rettaimalai Srinivasan Council) in 2000 and served as its general secretary. He coordinated 'We are not Hindus' event, a vehicle journey from Chennai to Kanyakumari. | ||
== Other Major Works == | == Other Major Works == | ||
Vallinayakam served as a visiting professor at the Ambedkar Education Centre, Madurai, an organization managed by the Dalit Resource Centre, Madurai and affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. Vallinayakam spearheaded preliminary work for forming the Tamil Nadu Maatru Pathirikaiyalar Ezhuthaalar Peravai (Tamil Nadu Journalists and Writers Alternate Forum) in 2006. | Vallinayakam served as a visiting professor at the Ambedkar Education Centre, Madurai, an organization managed by the Dalit Resource Centre, Madurai and affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. Vallinayakam spearheaded preliminary work for forming the Tamil Nadu Maatru Pathirikaiyalar Ezhuthaalar Peravai (Tamil Nadu Journalists and Writers Alternate Forum) in 2006. | ||
== Journalism == | == Journalism == | ||
Vallinayakam edited the magazine ''[[Sangami]]'' | Vallinayakam edited the magazine ''[[Sangami]]'' in the 1980s and ''[[Alaigal]]'', a monthly magazine, in the 90s. | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
Vallinayakam passed away on May 19, 2007 in Chennai, after a heart attack. His body was taken to Madurai and cremated there. | Vallinayakam passed away on May 19, 2007 in Chennai, after a heart attack. His body was taken to Madurai and cremated there. | ||
== Memorials == | == Memorials == | ||
The Dalit Murasu Library run by Dr. Ambedkar Mayyam was renamed the "Samaneedhi Ezhuthalar A.P. Vallinayakam Memorial Library". | The Dalit Murasu Library run by Dr. Ambedkar Mayyam was renamed the "Samaneedhi Ezhuthalar A.P. Vallinayakam Memorial Library". | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
* 2005 : Viduthalai Ver Viruthu from Madurai Dalit Patronage centre | * 2005 : Viduthalai Ver Viruthu from Madurai Dalit Patronage centre | ||
* 2007 : Dalit Murasu - Palam Kalai Ilakiya Virydhu posthumously | * 2007 : Dalit Murasu - Palam Kalai Ilakiya Virydhu posthumously | ||
== Publications == | == Publications == | ||
Vallinayakam wrote the following books from 1993 to 2007: | Vallinayakam wrote the following books from 1993 to 2007: | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* [https://keetru.com/index.php/2010-05-24-14-22-59/07-sp-1088992301/9101-2010-05-27-06-35-08 In the memory of A.P. Vallinayakam, an article from Arasa Murugupandian] | * [https://keetru.com/index.php/2010-05-24-14-22-59/07-sp-1088992301/9101-2010-05-27-06-35-08 In the memory of A.P. Vallinayakam, an article from Arasa Murugupandian] | ||
* [https://keetru.com/index.php/homepage/2009-10-07-16-54-27/10-sp-395450138/9679-2010-06-21-20-32-54 Tribute to A.P. Vallinayakam] | * [https://keetru.com/index.php/homepage/2009-10-07-16-54-27/10-sp-395450138/9679-2010-06-21-20-32-54 Tribute to A.P. Vallinayakam] | ||
* [https://minnambalam.com/public/2020/05/19/6 An article on A.P. Vallinayakam on Minnambalam online magazine] | * [https://minnambalam.com/public/2020/05/19/6 An article on A.P. Vallinayakam on Minnambalam online magazine] | ||
* [https://www.keetru.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7960&Itemid=139 A.P. Vallinayakam - A man who found solution for Social Injustice] | * [https://www.keetru.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7960&Itemid=139 A.P. Vallinayakam - A man who found solution for Social Injustice] | ||
* [https://www.keetru.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8124&Itemid=139 Vallinayakam who dedicated for Social Emancipation] | * [https://www.keetru.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8124&Itemid=139 Vallinayakam who dedicated for Social Emancipation] | ||
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A.P. Vallinayakam (August 19, 1953 – May 19, 2007) was a Dalit historian, a writer of the Dravidian movement. He was a journalist and political activist.
Birth and Education
A.P. Vallinayakam was born on August 19, 1953 to Arumugam and Pushpammal in Arumuganeri, Thoothukudi district. At that time his father Arumugam worked in the education department at Thanjavur. A.P. Vallinayakam completed his secondary school education in Thanjavur and got his degree from the Government College, Kumbakonam.
Private Life
Vallinayakam was active in E.V. Ramasamy Periyar's Dravidar Kazhagam and married Oviya, a member of the same movement. They have one son, Jeevasagapthan.
Political Life
As a student, Vallinayakam participated in the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu in 1965. Vallinayakam joined Dravidar Kazhagam under E.V. Ramasamy Periyar’s leadership in the early 1970s. While studying at the Government College, Kumbakonam, Vallinayakam served as the president of Dravidar Kazhagam Students Association of Kumbakonam, the secretary of Thanjavur district Dravidar Kazhagam student youth wing and the secretary of Thanjavur regional Dravidar Kazhagam student youth wing.
In the 1980s, Vallinayakam was involved in supporting the Eelam movement and backed one of the organizations, Eelam People Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF). Vallinayakam became a close friend of its leader Padmanabha. Due to differences of opinion, Vallinayakam left Dravidar Kazhagam and joined Dravidar Kazhagam (E Ra), an organization with Coimbatore Ramakrishnan as the general secretary. Vallinayakam for some time served as state secretary of workers union of Dravidar Kazhagam (E Ra). A popular organization, Tamil Nadu People Front was founded on the principles of Marxist, Leninist and Maoist ideologies. Vallinayakam assumed field work for some time to build this organization.
Vallinayakam returned to his hometown Tiruchendur in 1990, established a social justice center and trained youths through political classes. Vallinayakam served as state president of Periyar Ambedkar Marxist philosophical wing of Pattali Makkal Katchi for seven years in the early 1990s. During this time, Vallinayakam functioned as one of the organizers of Tamil Life Rights conference. When Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was demolished in 1992, Vallinayakam founded "Brotherhood Movement" along with Kodikkal Sheikh Abdullah and S. Natarajan.
Along with Natarajan, Vallinayakam formed the 'Thatha Rettamalai Srinivasan Peravai' (Thatha Rettaimalai Srinivasan Council) in 2000 and served as its general secretary. He coordinated 'We are not Hindus' event, a vehicle journey from Chennai to Kanyakumari.
Other Major Works
Vallinayakam served as a visiting professor at the Ambedkar Education Centre, Madurai, an organization managed by the Dalit Resource Centre, Madurai and affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. Vallinayakam spearheaded preliminary work for forming the Tamil Nadu Maatru Pathirikaiyalar Ezhuthaalar Peravai (Tamil Nadu Journalists and Writers Alternate Forum) in 2006.
Journalism
Vallinayakam edited the magazine Sangami in the 1980s and Alaigal, a monthly magazine, in the 90s.
Death
Vallinayakam passed away on May 19, 2007 in Chennai, after a heart attack. His body was taken to Madurai and cremated there.
Memorials
The Dalit Murasu Library run by Dr. Ambedkar Mayyam was renamed the "Samaneedhi Ezhuthalar A.P. Vallinayakam Memorial Library".
Awards
- 2005 : Viduthalai Ver Viruthu from Madurai Dalit Patronage centre
- 2007 : Dalit Murasu - Palam Kalai Ilakiya Virydhu posthumously
Publications
Vallinayakam wrote the following books from 1993 to 2007:
| Sl. No. | Year | Book Title | Remarks |
| 01 | 1993 | Thalaivar Amedkar Sindanaigal | |
| 02 | 1994 | Porali Ambedkar Kural | |
| 03 | 1994 | Pattali Makkalum Thozhar Periyarum | |
| 04 | 1995 | Vilumbil Vasapatta Vaanam | |
| 05 | 1996 | Puratchiyalar Ambedkar | |
| 06 | 1996 | Periyar Prapitha Pennurimei Pragadanangal | |
| 07 | 1997 | Maanudam Nimirumpodu | |
| 08 | 1999 | Periya Pen Maanudam | |
| 09 | 1999 | Periyar Prapitha Pennurimei Pragadanangal | |
| 10 | 1999 | Maanudathil Azhaganavargal Theendathagadavargal | |
| 11 | 2000 | Adimeigalin Thalaivar Ayyankali | |
| 12 | 2001 | Naam Indhukkal Allar - Bouthargal | |
| 13 | 2001 | Kudusaiyilthan Maanudam Vasikirathu | |
| 14 | Urimeipporali Rettamalai Srinivasan | ||
| 15 | Ambedkar Araikooval | ||
| 16 | Boutha Markkam Patri Vivekanandar | ||
| 17 | Boutham Or Arimugam | ||
| 18 | Maanudathil Koloichiyavargal Bouthargal | ||
| 19 | Namadhu Thalaivargal - L.C. Gurusamy, H.M. Jaganathan | ||
| 20 | Samaneedhip Porali Immanuel Sekaran | ||
| 21 | Adimeigalin Thalaivar Ayyankali | Enlarged 2nd edition | |
| 22 | Poolan Devikku Mun Ramkali : Munni | ||
| 23 | Thennattu Ambedkar Thalapathi M. Krishnasamy | ||
| 24 | Indhuthuva Verarukkum Uyirayudhamum Mudarkkudigalum | ||
| 25 | 2005 | Mahathma Pooleku Mun Maharasan Vedamanikam | |
| 26 | Thathri Kutty |
Unpublished works of Vallinayakam:
| Sl. No. | Title | Remarks |
| 01 | Viduthalai Iyakka Vergalum Vizhuthugalum | From 2001 to 2007
A series of articles written in Dalit Murasu magazine. These articles talk about the biographies of L. C. Gurusamy, U.A. Perumal Peter, R. Veeraiyan, H.M. Jaganathan, Balasundarraj, T. John Rethinam, P.M. Madurai Pillai, M. Palanisamy, P.V. Subramaniam Pillai, Maharasan Vedamanickam, Meenambal, Sathyavani Muthu, Pallikonda M. Krishnasamy, V.G. Vasudeva Pillai, Jyothi Ammal, M.C. Raja, Annapoorani Ammal, G. Appaduraiyar, E.N. Ayyakannu, Poet K. Poosamy, M.C. Madurai Pillai, M.Y. Murugesam, Kumaran Aasan and Periyar. |
| 02 | Melaadai Puratchi | |
| 03 | Budha Markkamum Maanudathin Poruthappadum | |
| 04 | Thamilan Iyothee Thassapanditharum | |
| 05 | Maavirar Thekkampatti Balasundararasu | |
| 06 | Hitlarismum Indhusimum | |
| 07 | Chellappa muthal Sheik Abdullavarai | |
| 08 | Ambedkarin Aasaan Budhar |
References
- In the memory of A.P. Vallinayakam, an article from Arasa Murugupandian
- Tribute to A.P. Vallinayakam
- An article on A.P. Vallinayakam on Minnambalam online magazine
- A.P. Vallinayakam - A man who found solution for Social Injustice
- Vallinayakam who dedicated for Social Emancipation
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