Kerala Gandhi K. Kelappan | |
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| Born | Koyapalli Kelappan Nair 24 August 1889 Muchukunnu, Koyilandy (also known as Quilandy) |
| Died | 7 October 1971 (aged 82) Calicut, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Koyapalli Kelappan Nair, Kerala Gandhi |
| Education | Graduate |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
| Occupation(s) | Freedom Fighter, Teacher, Editor and Founder President of Nair Service Society |
| Known for | Indian independence movement |
| Title | Kerala Gandhi |
| Spouse | TP Lakshmi Amma |
| Children | T. P. K. Kidavu |
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Koyapalli Kelappan (24 August 1889 – 7 October 1971) was an Indian politician, independence activist, educationist and journalist. During the Indian independence movement, he was the lead figure of Indian National Congress in Kerala and was popularly known as Kerala Gandhi. After Indian independence, he held various seats in Gandhian organisations. He was the co-founder and the first president of the Nair Service Society and was also the founder of Kerala Kshetra Samrakshana Samiti (Temple Protection Movement).[1][2][3]
- ^ "K. Kelappan an unsung hero". The Hindu. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ Kuvalayamala (29 December 2019). "കേളപ്പജി: ആധുനിക കേരളത്തിന്റെ പിതാവ്". Medium. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "കേരള ക്ഷേത്ര സംരക്ഷണ സമിതി: Kerala Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi". കേരള ക്ഷേത്ര സംരക്ഷണ സമിതി. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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