K. P. Vallon

K P Vallon MLC
Born 2 January 1894
Mulavukadu Village, Ernakulam
Died 14 April 1940
Ernakulam
Occupation Community activist
Spouse(s) Thara
Children K V Kumaran, Kunjikavu,K V Rajan

Kolote P. Vallon (2 January 1894 – 14 April 1940) was a social reformer and leader of the Pulaya community in the Cochin State of Kerala. Along with Pandit Karuppan and Chanchan, he played a transformative role in the upliftment of the Pulaya community in Cochin.[1]

Member of the Legislative Council

Vallon was a two time member of the Cochin Legislative Council, the Maharaja of Cochin having nominated him in 1931 and 1939. He used the platform to champion the cause of the Depressed Classes and labourers. He introduced a resolution seeking government help to students of the Depressed Classes, which the government accepted.[2]

Family

Dakshayani Velayudhan was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India by the Cochin Legislative Council and remained its only Scheduled Caste women member between 1946- 1952.[3]

Commemoration

The K P Vallon Road connecting Kadavanthra Junction to Kadavanthra, in Kochi is named after him.[4] Vrindavanam Venugopalan edited and published a life sketch on Vallon in 1981 which was published by Viswakeralam Daily.[5]

References

  • "Article on KP Vallon by V.S.Sanakan in Kerala Kaumudi Daily".
Specific
  1. ↑ "APPENDIX XV'. Note by Pandit K. P. Karuppan" (PDF). GIPE, Pune. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "CHAPTER - VI STRUGGLE FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT AND SAHODHARAN AYYAPPAN" (PDF). Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Kshirsagar, R K (1994). Dalit Movement in India and Its Leaders, 1857-1956. New Delhi: M D Publications. p. 363. ISBN 9788185880433.
  4. ↑ "HUDCO project: trial run likely this month-end". The Hindu. 6 May 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  5. ↑ Mathew, Joseph. Ideology, Protest and Social Mobility: Case Study of Mahars and Pulayas. Inter-India Publications. p. 249. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
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