| Names |
CHAKRAVARTI VIJAYARAGHAVACHARIAR |
| Date of
Birth |
June 18, 1852 |
| Date of
Death |
April 19, 1944 |
|
Profession / Traits / Activities |
Indian politician |
| Developments / Events |
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He rose to prominence following his appeal against the charges
alleging him to have instigated a Hindu – Muslim riot in Salem (now
in Tamil Nadu).
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The legal battle and eventual victory in proving his innocence
earned him the title The Lion of South India.
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He entered politics as a member of the Salem Municipal Council in
1882.
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He was invited to the first sessions of the Indian National
Congress. Once within the Congress, he rose to serve as its
president in 1920.
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He played a key role in framing the Swaraj Constitution.
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He also was part of the Propaganda Committee of the Congress
and thus served in spreading the ideologies of the party to
the masses.
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Apart from his role in the Congress, he also served as the president
of Hindu Mahasabha, a Hindu nationalist party, in 1931.
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On Dec 26, 1920, he presided over the 35th session
of the Indian National Congress, where the programme for
non-cooperation with the British rule was discussed and finalised.
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