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Nadar Mahajana Sangam founded

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The Nadar Mahajana Sangam was formed in 1910 through the efforts of T. Ratnasamy Nadar to work for the uplift of the Nadar community.

The Nadar Mahajana Sangam was established in 1910, largely through the efforts of T. Ratnasamy Nadar. Membership was open to any Nadar man of any subcaste or religion. Its aim was the social and economic advancement of the Nadar community. V. Ponnusami Nadar was elected its first president. The Sangam went on to run several schools and colleges in the southern districts.

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