**Chennai:** Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will unveil a portrait of social reformer E.V. Ramasamy ‘Periyar’ at Oxford University’s St. Antony’s College in London on Thursday. This event marks the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement.
### About The Unveiling
The unveiling will take place during an international conference titled *The Self-Respect Movement and its Legacies 2025*, where Stalin has been invited as a special guest. The Chief Minister will also deliver a keynote address highlighting Periyar’s legacy and the enduring influence of Dravidian thought on social reforms and modern governance.
As part of the event, Stalin will release two books, *The Dravidian Pathway* and *The Cambridge Companion to Periyar*, underlining Tamil Nadu’s contribution to progressive and reformist ideologies.
This cultural milestone coincides with Stalin’s broader mission to attract global investments to Tamil Nadu, as his government pursues the ambitious goal of transforming the state into a $1 trillion economy.
### Investment Diplomacy and Overseas Engagements
Over the past few years, the DMK government has actively courted foreign investors through international summits and meetings. CM Stalin has undertaken four overseas visits so far, signing agreements worth Rs 18,500 crore.
After concluding his tour of Germany, where he engaged with industrial leaders, Stalin arrived in London to continue investment-focused discussions. On Wednesday, he witnessed the signing of key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with business groups, inviting them to set up operations in Tamil Nadu.
He emphasised the state’s industrial growth, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly environment as compelling reasons for investment in sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, and technology.
### Engagement with the Tamil Diaspora
The CM’s itinerary also includes a visit to the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London on Friday. There, he will interact with about 30 Tamil students and graduates. This session aims to strengthen ties with the Tamil diaspora and encourage their participation in Tamil Nadu’s growth story.
### Conclusion
Through this blend of cultural assertion and investment diplomacy, CM Stalin is projecting Tamil Nadu as both a progressive state proud of its reformist heritage and a rising global economic hub.
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