Question

Which leader spearheaded the "SavarnaJatha" march from vaikom to Thiruvananthapuram in 1924 in support of the vaikomsathyagraha?

• A. T K Madhavan
• B. Mannathu Padmanabhan
• C. E V Ramasamy
• D. K Kelappan

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mannathu Padmanabhan

The historic Savarna Jatha of 1924 was organized and spearheaded by the eminent social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan. The march commenced from Vaikom and culminated at Thiruvananthapuram. It was organized in strong solidarity with the Vaikom Satyagraha, advocating for the right of lower-caste individuals to use the public roads surrounding the Vaikom Temple. Upon reaching Thiruvananthapuram, Mannathu Padmanabhan submitted a memorandum signed by around 25,000 forward-caste members to the Regent Maharani, Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, demanding temple road access for all. Simultaneously, another Savarna Jatha was led by Dr. M. E. Naidu (Dr. Perumal Varadarajulu Naidu) from Nagercoil to Thiruvananthapuram. Both processions converged in Thiruvananthapuram and held a joint public gathering at Sanghumukham Beach.