It was a treat to read about the meeting between Periyar and Moonje in 1944 (OpEd page, “When Dravidianism and Hindutva met”, September 18). That two leaders who were poles apart ideologically would consider having a friendly chat was surprising. Periyar and Anna were tall leaders who were steadfast in their beliefs and ideals. To expect present leaders to mirror this is difficult as they worry only about the next election and not the next generation. Hindutva is growing while Dravidianism is a diluted version of what it was.
V. Valavan Singiah,
Chennai
