தமிழும் திராவிடமும் வெவ்வேறு எனச் சில கைக்கூலிகள் பரப்பும் அவதூறுகளுக்குப் பதிலடியாய்த் திருமாவேலன் அவர்கள் "இவர் தமிழர் இல்லை என்றால் எவர்...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin commended senior journalist Thirumavelan for authoring 'Ivar Thamizhar Illai Endral Evar Thamizhar?', describing the volume as a timely and authoritative defense of Dravidian historical consciousness. Stalin noted that the book delivers a rigorous, evidence-based rebuttal against vested interests attempting to manufacture artificial divisions between Tamil linguistic identity and the broader Dravidian socio-political movement.

The Chief Minister observed that the work reflects meticulous research, deep reading, and nuanced historical insight into Tamil Nadu's political evolution. He stated that the Dravidian movement was built upon the preservation of classical Tamil culture, rationalist social reform, and institutional protection for subaltern communities. Rather than diluting Tamil identity, Dravidian ideology established linguistic parity, backward class reservations, and self-respect principles that empowered millions across the state.

Stalin urged younger generations, university scholars, and social researchers across Tamil Nadu to read the book thoroughly to understand how relentless ideological struggles safeguarded the state's democratic rights against reactionary cultural hegemony. He reiterated that protecting regional heritage requires intellectual vigilance against political misinformation, warmly praising the author for enriching historical discourse and fortifying the ideological bedrock of Dravidian governance.