An article explaining the importance of prioritizing Tamil art and literature in modern politics. Our culture is our identity. In Tamil Nadu's political landscape, culture has been an inseparable component.
Looking historically, the language and arts of Tamils have been the foundation for their political struggles. From Sangam literature to contemporary modern poetry, everything has, in some way, spoken about the needs and rights of the Tamil society.
"Every town is our own, everyone is our kin" – our culture, which gave this supreme philosophy to the world, is now in a position where it must be protected through politics.
Modern Need for Cultural Politics
In the era of globalization, when our unique cultural identities are slowly disappearing, cultural politics is not just an emotional matter but also a struggle for our existence.
When art, literature, music, and folk traditions work in conjunction with politics, they reach the grassroots people. This alone will pave the way for the true progress of a society.