Prof. Ramu Manivannan summarized a two-day workshop on the Dravidian Movement, detailing its evolution from E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) to current leader M.K. Stalin. The workshop reviewed the contributions of key figures like Kamaraj, Anna Durai, M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), and Jayalalitha to Tamil Nadu's politics and development. It explored how the movement’s ideologies have influenced the state's governance and societal structure over the past century, and assessed its relevance in today’s political context.