Question

Who among the following were the leaders of electricity agitation?

1.Ikkanda Warrier

2.Dr.A.R Menon

3.C.R Iyunni.

• A. 1 only.
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1,2 and 3 ( All of the above )

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1,2 and 3 ( All of the above )

The Electricity Agitation of 1936 in Thrissur, Kerala, was a significant protest against the Cochin Diwan K.R. Shanmugham Chetti's decision to hand over electricity distribution rights to a private company.

The following individuals were indeed key leaders of this agitation:

Ikkanda Warrier (E. Ikkanda Warrier)

Dr. A.R. Menon

C.R. Iyyunni

These three, along with Kuttan Nair, were prominent figures in leading the revolt, which united people from various castes and communities on a political platform in Cochin.