K.P.KESAVA MENON

INTRODUCTION

Kesava Menon was a patriot, idealist and Indian freedom fighter.
Kesava Menon was the founder of Mathrubhumi.
His Autobiography is “Kazhinja Kalam”(Past Time).
In 1966, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour.

A WALK THROUGH HIS LIFE

He was born on September 1, 1886 in Tharoor village of Palakkad District,Kerala,India
His Father’s name is Bhimanachan and Mother’s name is Meenakshi Amma.
He got Graduated in Arts from Madras University and later studied Bar-at-Law.
He became a member of the Indian National Congress in 1915.
In 1919,He organized sweepers and rickshaw drivers in Madras and joined them to the Indian National Congress.
He became attracted to Gandhian ideals in 1921 and joined the Non-Cooperation Movement.
He was the KPCC secretary during the Mapila riots.
He was one of the first people in Kerala to support the abolition of untouchability.
He became the Founder of Mathrubhumi in 1923.
He was appointed as High Commissioner to Ceylon but later resigned due to differences with the authorities.
In 1924, He led the Vaikom Satyagraha in Travancore.
He was the first executive president of Sahitya Akademi.
He was also a great author.He wrote books based on His Travels and Life Experiences.
His autobiography “Kazhinja Kalam” has been published by Mathrubhumi Books.
He died on November 9, 1978.

PROFILE

Name : East Pota Kesava Menon

Date of Birth: 1 September 1886

Place of Birth: Tharoor, Palakkad

Parents: Bhimanachan in the middle, Meenakshi Amma.

Occupation: Mathrubhumi Editor, High Commissioner of Ceylon

Known As: Freedom Fighter, Vaikom Satyagrahi, Founder of Mathrubhumi Newspaper

Wife: Lakshminetyaramma

Died: November 9, 1978

HIS FAMOUS WORKS