Mythili Sivaraman,  a rebellious soul  who exposed the Keezhvenmani massacre

Mythili Sivaraman, a rebellious soul who exposed the Keezhvenmani massacre

Tamil Nadu By G Selva December 14, 2022 Read the article

Mythili Sivaraman was a Communist leader who abandoned a life of comfort and privilege and dedicated her life to the working class.

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During her time in the USA, she was inspired by the struggle of the blacks and the protests against colonisation and imperialism.

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When working as a researcher at the United Nations, Mythili crossed several hurdles to visit Cuba. The visit determined her future.

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A fiery trade union leader, she was one of the founders of the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA).

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“Mythili is a first-class intellectual who was also a first-rate organiser,” said Sudhanava Deshpande of Leftward books.

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She offered deep insights into caste politics, feminism, and ecology in the context of a changing socio-political environment.

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Mythili also worked in the areas of dowry, sexual harassment, police excesses, and child labour.

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She was quick to reach the spot soon after an issue broke out and worked with the people towards a solution.

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On 25 December 1968, 44 Dalit agricultural labourers were burnt alive by their feudal landlord at Keezhvenmani.

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On hearing the news, Mythili went to Venmani, documented the injustices through her writings, and laid them bare to the world.

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Her book, Haunted by Fire, published by LeftWord, “is a tour de force.”

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Her words are a guiding light: You cannot get anything that you cannot give. You cannot buy the revolution. You need to be the revolution.

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