Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai | |
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| President, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| In office 1949–1951 | |
| Preceded by | K. T. Kunhiraman Nambiar |
| Succeeded by | R. Sankar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1898 Prakkulam, Quilon, Kingdom of Travancore (present day Kollam, Kerala, India) |
| Died | 16 April 1969 (aged 71) Panmana, Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai (1898-1969) was a social reformer, politician and freedom fighter from Kollam in erstwhile Travancore. An upper caste by birth, who worked for upliftment of lower Caste, spreading modern education and democratization of Travancore.[1] He was the president of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee from 1949-1951 and one of the leaders of Vimochana Samaram.[2] He was also the founder and first president of Panmana Ashramam made in commemoration of Chattampi Swamikal.[3]
- ^ Staff Reporter (15 February 2010). "Sanku Pillai always remained with progressive forces: Achuthanandan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Devika, J. (2005). Her-self: Early Writings on Gender by Malayalee Women, 1898-1938. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-85604-74-9.
- ^ "Chattambi Swamikal Mahasamadhi observance". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 May 2021.