Today, the Tamil nationalism advocated by Seeman has evolved into a significant political force. A large group of youth has also emerged who are actively participating in it. The truth is that we have not yet understood what Seeman’s real place in politics is.
Seeman did not directly get even ten percent of the votes in politics. He did not even win a single panchayat election. But his real place lies in the pressure he has exerted on other political parties. Seeman is pushing the DMK towards a radical form of Tamil nationalism.
According to communist principles, all forms of linguistic and cultural nationalism are considered nepotism. But today, communist MP Su. Venkatesan speaks about a more radical Tamil nationalism than Seeman.
Seeman has significantly influenced every political party in today’s world. Hindutva represents another political principle in this context. But they too have to speak about Seeman’s politics. Even Islamic politics is discussed in a manner similar to Seeman’s.
I would say that Seeman alone determines politics today. This is due to his status as the true political opinion leader in today’s world. This is why Seeman’s presentation of Tamil pride is necessary in today’s context.
You ask whether those who speak Tamil with pride know Tamil history and culture. The reality is that they have grown up without knowledge of Tamil history and culture. Tamil national politics is trying to make them aware. Tamil pride will gradually reveal the victories of the Tamil people.
Your speech about the cultural victories of Tamils is an important speech in that sense. In short, you have said everything. I agree that we should not exaggerate; we should say what is true.
Sometimes exaggeration happens in political platforms. But Tamil nationalists do not exaggerate. The parties that exaggerate are those who are compelled to make more extreme statements.
R. Kaviyamudhan
