Centenary of the Vaikom Satyagraha

On 1st April, 2023, Kerala Chief Minister and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister jointly inaugurated the centenary celebration of the Vaikom Satyagraha, at Vaikom, Kottayam.

About Vaikom Satyagraha

  • The Vaikom Satyagraha (30th March 1924 ) was a satyagraha (movement) in Travancore, India (now part of Kerala) against untouchability in Hindu society.
  • The movement was centered at the Shiva temple at Vaikom, near Kottayam.
  • The Satyagraha aimed at securing freedom of movement for all sections of society through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadevar Temple at Vaikom.

Background

  • The Kingdom of Travancore had rigid and oppressive caste system. Vaikom town, ....
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