K. P. Vallon Explained

K. P. Vallon
Birth Date:2 January 1894
Birth Place:Mulavukadu Village, Ernakulam
Death Date:14 April 1940
Death Place:Ernakulam
Occupation:Community activist

Kolote P. Vallon (2 January 1900 – 14 April 1940) was a social reformer and leader of the Pulaya community in the Cochin State of Kerala. Along with Pandit Karuppan and Chanchan, he played a transformative role in the upliftment of the Pulaya community in Cochin.[1]

Member of the Legislative Council

Vallon was a two time member of the Cochin Legislative Council, the Maharaja of Cochin having nominated him in 1931 and 1939. He used the platform to champion the cause of the Depressed Classes and labourers. He introduced a resolution seeking government help to students of the Depressed Classes, which the government accepted.[2]

Commemoration

The K P Vallon Road connecting Kadavanthra Junction to Kadavanthra, in Kochi is named after him.[3] Vrindavanam Venugopalan edited and published a life sketch on Vallon in 1981 which was published by Viswakeralam Daily.[4]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: APPENDIX XV'. Note by Pandit K. P. Karuppan. GIPE, Pune. 1 March 2013.
  2. Web site: CHAPTER - VI STRUGGLE FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT AND SAHODHARAN AYYAPPAN. 1 March 2013.
  3. News: HUDCO project: trial run likely this month-end. https://web.archive.org/web/20070508182031/http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/06/stories/2007050617440300.htm. dead. 8 May 2007. 1 March 2013. The Hindu. 6 May 2007.
  4. Book: Mathew . Joseph . Ideology, Protest and Social Mobility: Case Study of Mahars and Pulayas . 1986 . Inter-India Publications . 249 . 9788121000710 . 2 September 2018.