31)Mahatma Ayyankali Flashcards
1
Q
who is he
A
Social reformer who fought against entry of SC in public areas
2
Q
why in news
A
PM remembered him on his 157th b day
3
Q
was he from Guj
A
NOpe he was from Travancore and born in 1863
4
Q
Major contributions
A
1 He rode a ox cart on public road challenging the ban
2 He also led Chaliyar riots ie-walk for freedom revolt
3 He was inspired by SNDP movement and thus started “Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham”
