Vaikom Satyagraha
Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) was a satyagraha (movement) in Travancore , India (now part of Kerala ) against untouchability in Hindu society. The movement was centered at the Shiva temple at Vaikom , near Kottayam . The Satyagraha aimed at securing freedom of movement for all sections of society through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadevar Temple at Vaikom. Historical background During 1865 the Government of Travancore had published a notification that all public roads in the state were open to all castes of people alike. In July 1884, the Government by a fresh notification reaffirmed the policy laid down in the previous order and enjoined that any violation of these orders would be visited with the severest displeasure of the Government. This notification came up for a judicial review before the High Court. The High Court then considered it expedient to draw a distinction between Raja Veedhis (King's Highways) and grama veedhis (village roads). T...
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