Kochi rajya prajamandalam

Kochi rajya prajamandalam is a political party which was formed in 1941 at Thrissur, In connection with Indian independence movement. E. Ikkanda Warrier, V. R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan, S. Neelakanda Iyer, Kurur Neelakandan Namboodiripad were the key people in the formation of the party. Eminent politicians like Panampilly Govinda Menon, K. Karunakaran had worked in this party.[1]

History

A group of young people who were displeased with the functioning of political movements in the erstwhile Kochi state, In the meeting held on 26 January 1941, under the leadership of Krishnan Ezhuthachan decided to form the Kochi rajya prajamandalam.[2] The party formally inaugurated on 9 February 1941 at Manikandanalthara, Thrissur. And selected S. Neelakanda Iyer as President and V. R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan as general secretary. The primary objective of party was to end political sovereignty of the king of cochin and gain equality and political power to people. Party also worked to spread the use of khadi, Liquor prohibition and gain progress in the field of education.[3]

Activities of prajamandalam to save people from calamities of flood during 1941, made acceptance for party in the public. Prajamandalam formed a flood relief committee during that time.[3]

Prajamandalam formed an organisation called Cochin karshaka sabha which worked primarily to end difficulties faced by farmers due to Feudalism. Cochin karshaka sabha stood for permanent ownership for farmers in their field. Protest by karshaka sabha caused acceptance of verumpatta kudiyan bill in 13 February 1943 at Cochin Legislative Council.[3]

Prajamandalam decided to conduct its first annual meet in 1942 at Irinjalakkuda. But diwan of cochin A.F.W. Dixon banned it. However some leaders came forward to conduct meeting, many leaders including K. Karunakaran got arrested by police sent by diwan. They faced brutal torture in jail.[3]

In connection with Quit India movement on 5 August 1942 a conference conducted under the leadership of Gandhiji and Nehru for All India Congress Committee at Bombay. S.Neelakanda Iyer and V. R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan attended the conference by representing prajamandalam. As part of Quit India movement prajamandalam actively participated in strikes. During that time there was strong ban in functioning of the press, prajamandalam started a newspaper called Deenabandhu. The newspaper helped in strengthening freedom movements.[3]

In 1945 prajamandalam faced election and gained majority in Cochin Legislative Council. Prajamandalam chose opposition and worked for responsible government. Party worked for temple entry movement also.[3]

Prajamandalam is one of the first political party which dispersed after completion of objective. Later prajamandalam merged to Indian national congress.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "ഒാർമകൾ ഉദിച്ചുയരുന്നുണ്ട്, ഇൗ ആൽത്തറയിൽ ഇന്നും". Madhyamam Online. 5 August 2017. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "THRISSUR - HISTORY". Govt of Thrissur. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Formation of Kochi Rajya Prajamandalam" (PDF). shodhganga. Retrieved 2018-02-16.

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