கவி கா.மு. ஷெரீபின் அரசியல் கட்டுரைகள்: THE POLITICAL ESSAYS OF POET KA.MU. SHERIF

Abstract

This article examines the political ideas, social consciousness, and contributions of Poet Ka.Mu. Sherif through his political essays. Although he was primarily known as a poet and literary personality, he also played a significant role in Tamil Nadu's political and social movements. His writings reflect his concern for Tamil identity, linguistic rights, regional autonomy, religious harmony, and national integration. The study focuses on three important works: Why Was the Tamil Arasu Kazhagam Founded? What Does It Advocate?, Muslims in Tamil Arasu, and Is the Muslim League Necessary? Through these works, Sherif discusses the historical background and objectives of the Tamil Arasu Kazhagam, particularly its efforts to protect Tamil-speaking territories and promote Tamil as an administrative language. He also emphasizes the historical relationship between Tamil Muslims and other Tamil communities, highlighting communal harmony, mutual respect, and the contributions of Muslims to India's freedom movement. Furthermore, his writings explore the political identity and rights of Muslims within Tamil society and Indian democracy. His political essays are not merely expressions of personal opinion but also valuable historical records that illuminate the political developments and social conditions of Tamil Nadu during his time. This article highlights the significance of Sherif's political writings in understanding Tamil nationalism, secularism, communal harmony, and the evolution of regional political consciousness. It also emphasizes the need to collect and publish his unpublished political essays and newspaper editorials for a deeper understanding of Tamil Nadu's political history.

Keywords

• Ka.Mu. Sherif
• Political Essays
• Tamil Arasu Kazhagam
• Tamil Nationalism
• Muslim League
• Religious Harmony
• Tamil Muslims
• Political History
• Social Consciousness
• Secularism.