K. Varadachari
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K. Varadachari (16 July 1890 – 1 January 1963) was an Indian lawyer, freedom fighter, and politician.
K. Varadachari | |
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| Born | 16 July 1890 |
| Died | 1 January 1963 (aged 72) |
| Other names | Kidambi Varadachari |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Early life and education[edit]
K. Varadachari, son of Kidambi Srinivasachari, was born on 16 July 1890.[1] He studied at Tirupathi Devasthanam Hindu High School and Pachiappa's High School in Madras.[1] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Madras Christian College in 1913 and subsequently earned his Bachelor of Law (B.L., now known as LL.B) from Madras Law College.[1]
Legal career[edit]
Varadachari joined the Chittoor Bar in 1918, initially practicing under B. Muniswamy Naidu before establishing his own practice.[1] He also served as the president of the Chittoor Advocates Association.
Political career[edit]
Varadachari began his political career as a congressman in 1919, becoming deeply involved in the organisational work of the Indian National Congress.[2] An ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi, he named two of his sons K.S. Gandhi and K.V.K. Gandhi.[3]
In 1920, Varadachari was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for his participation in the Non-Cooperation Movement.[3] He played an active role in promoting Khadi, uplifting Harijans, implementing prohibition, and conducting rural reconstruction work in the Chittoor district from 1922 onwards.[2]
In 1935, Varadachari led the Congress Party in the District Board of Chittoor and became a member of the All India Congress Committee.[3] He served as a member of the Madras Legislative Assembly of the composite Madras State from 1937 to 1955.[3]
Death[edit]
K. Varadachari died on 1 January 1963.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "PERSONAL LIFE". kidambivaradachari. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ a b Raju, P. Yanadi (2003). Rayalaseema During Colonial Times: A Study in Indian Nationalism. Northern Book Centre. p. 154. ISBN 978-81-7211-139-7.
- ^ a b c d "A FREEDOM FIGHTER". kidambivaradachari. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "THE GREAT MAN'S DEMISE". kidambivaradachari. Retrieved 2024-06-22.