C. Kesavan | |
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 Kesavan from a 2018 stamp of India | |
| 2nd Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin | |
| In office 28 February 1951 – 12 March 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Paravoor T. K. Narayana Pillai |
| Succeeded by | A. J. John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 May 1891 Mayyanad, Kingdom of Travancore, British India (Now in Kerala, India) |
| Died | 7 July 1969 (aged 78) Mayyanad, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Vasanthi |
C. Kesavan (23 May 1891 – 7 July 1969) was a politician, social reformer, statesman and the chief minister of Travancore-Cochin during 1950–1952. He led the Nivarthana agitation in Travancore to gain the democratic authority for the citizens to decide on the legislation and to attain opportunities regardless of caste or social and economical status.[1]
- ^ Kumar, Udaya (2009). "Subjects of New Lives". In Ray, Bharati (ed.). Different Types of History. Pearson Education India. pp. 322–323. ISBN 9788131718186.