Question

Write briefly on EVR’s contribution to the constructive programme.

Answer 1

1. E.V.R played an important role in Tamil Nadu during the period of the Non-Cooperation movement.
2. He campaigned vigorously for the promotion and sale of Khadi.
3. In his opposition to the consumption of liquor, he cut down on the entire coconut grove owned by him.
4. He played a key role in Satyagraha for temple entry in vaikom, then under Travancore.
5. E.V.R went to Vaikom and galvanized the movement.
6. He was imprisoned and released after one month.
7. He refused to leave vaikom and sentenced to six month rigorous imprisonment for making inspiring speeches.
8. Due to his undeterred effort, in 1925, the ban on the roads around the temple where the permission was not given to the depressed classes to enter was lifted.
9. He was hailed as “Vaikom Hero” for his contribution against caste discrimination and temple entry agitation.