Stalin pays Tribute to Dr Ambedkar and Marx during London visit

After paying homage to famous social reformer EV Ramasamy Periyar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin turned his attention to Dr B.R. Ambedkar and Karl Marx during his visit to London. On Saturday, he visited Ambedkar House and also paid tribute at the memorial of Karl Marx at Highgate Cemetery.

A day earlier, Stalin had unveiled the portrait of Dravidian icon and leader of the non-Brahmin movement, Periyar EV Ramasamy, at Oxford University. During his Europe investment scouting mission, he took time to visit these two historic landmarks.

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Periyar, considered the father figure of Dravidian assertion and known for his close association with Ambedkar, was also the first to publish the Tamil translation of The Communist Manifesto. Both Ambedkar and Marx have profoundly influenced the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.

“This was where a young man, once suppressed by caste in India, rose through knowledge to command respect in London and later became the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. What touched me most was seeing the historic picture of Thanthai Periyar and Dr Ambedkar in conversation,” Stalin wrote on ‘X’ after touring Ambedkar’s residence.

Calling it an inspiring moment, he added the message, “#JaiBhim.” Dr Ambedkar had lived there while pursuing his studies at the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE).

Stalin also visited the tomb of Karl Marx and laid floral tributes to the philosopher who had deeply influenced world history. The Chief Minister described Marx as the “radiant red sun who gave light to the toiling masses.”

Quoting Marx’s famous words, he wrote: “The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it.”

He added, “Paid homage at the memorial of the intellectual giant #KarlMarx. Red salute to the radiant red sun who gave light to the working class.”