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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1913|05|14|df=y}} | ||
| | birth_place =], Kerala | | birth_place = ], Kerala, India | ||
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|1978|10|11|1913|05|14|df=y}} | ||
| | death_place = New Delhi, India | | death_place = ], India | ||
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| term = 1952–1957 | ||
| | predecessor = None | | predecessor = None | ||
| | successor = M.K. Jinachandran | | successor = M.K. Jinachandran | ||
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| | spouse = Late Smt. A V Leela Damodaran | | spouse = Late Smt. A V Leela Damodaran | ||
| | children = Chitra, Pradeep, Pramod, Heera | | children = Chitra, Pradeep, Pramod, Heera | ||
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| '''Nettur P Damodaran''' (14 May 1913 |
'''Nettur P. Damodaran''' (14 May 1913 – 11 October 1978) was an Indian politician who was a member of the ] of from the constituency of ], which was part of the erstwhile ]. He represented the now defunct ].<ref name= List>{{Cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok01/state/01lsmd.htm |title=List of members from Madras State |access-date=7 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628122535/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok01/state/01lsmd.htm |archive-date=28 June 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was elected to the Lok Sabha with 42.61% of the electorate voting in his favour.<ref name=statistics> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409233255/http://eci.nic.in/StatisticalReports/LS_1951/VOL_1_51_LS.PDF |date=9 April 2009 }}</ref> | ||
| Nettur P, as he was popularly known, had established his own image as a good Parliamentarian, journalist, philanthropist, reformer and writer. He graduated in Physics from ] and it was here that his public life started when he was elected as the first elected Student Union Chairman of the College council in 1935.<ref name=Biodata /> | Nettur P, as he was popularly known, had established his own image as a good Parliamentarian, journalist, philanthropist, reformer and writer. He graduated in Physics from ] and it was here that his public life started when he was elected as the first elected Student Union Chairman of the College council in 1935.<ref name=Biodata /> | ||
| Damodaran had for a brief period worked as a journalist, first in '']'' and later for '']'' in ] as correspondent. He was also editor of 'Dinaprabha', a Malayalam daily published from ] in early 1960s. From 1963–66, he held senior position in the Home ministry, ], as Officer on Special Duty for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled tribes, which gave him opportunity to travel extensively all over India. His experiences during these travels gave enough material for his literary incursion in the form of travelogues. In 1967, he was appointed as the Chairman of Backward class reservation commission by the ] Government headed by ]. He served as chairman until the report was finalised in 1970. The report, known as Nettur Commission report stirred many a political battles in Kerala.<ref name=Commission /><ref name=Nossiter></ref> | Damodaran had for a brief period worked as a journalist, first in '']'' and later for '']'' in ] as correspondent. He was also editor of 'Dinaprabha', a Malayalam daily published from ] in early 1960s. From 1963–66, he held senior position in the Home ministry, ], as Officer on Special Duty for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled tribes, which gave him opportunity to travel extensively all over India. His experiences during these travels gave enough material for his literary incursion in the form of travelogues. In 1967, he was appointed as the Chairman of Backward class reservation commission by the ] Government headed by ]. He served as chairman until the report was finalised in 1970. The report, known as Nettur Commission report stirred many a political battles in Kerala.<ref name=Commission /><ref name=Nossiter></ref> | ||
| Damodaran was conferred with the honorary ''Thamrapathra'' on the Silver Jubilee of ] by the then Prime Minister ] in recognition of his work towards the independence struggle. | |||
| == Early years and the freedom struggle== | == Early years and the freedom struggle== | ||
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| == Literary works == | == Literary works == | ||
| Damodaran traveled extensively within India and wrote travelogues describing the local culture, people and practices. Some of his published works include: | Damodaran traveled extensively within India and wrote travelogues describing the local culture, people and practices. Some of his published works include: | ||
| *''Narmadayude Nattil'' (In the land of ]) – a ] covering the course of the ]. | *''Narmadayude Nattil'' (In the land of ]) – a ] covering the course of the ]. | ||
| *''Adivasikalute Keralam'' (The Tribals of Kerala) – an authoritative work on the Tribals of ] | *''Adivasikalute Keralam'' (The Tribals of Kerala) – an authoritative work on the Tribals of ] | ||
| *''Anubhavachurulukal'' (Reels of experience: Publisher: ], ]; 1987<ref name=Publisherdc></ref>) – Autobiographical sketches encompassing the freedom struggle and early years of freedom<ref name=books>{{Cite web |url=http://www.americanpoems.com/section/Books/Author/Nettur+P+Damodaran |title=Books authored by Shri Nettur P Damodaran as listed on Americanpoems.com |access-date=8 June 2009 |archive-date=5 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005084123/http://www.americanpoems.com/section/Books/Author/Nettur+P+Damodaran |url-status=dead }}</ref> | *''Anubhavachurulukal'' (Reels of experience: Publisher: ], ]; 1987<ref name=Publisherdc></ref>) – Autobiographical sketches encompassing the freedom struggle and early years of freedom<ref name=books>{{Cite web |url=http://www.americanpoems.com/section/Books/Author/Nettur+P+Damodaran |title=Books authored by Shri Nettur P Damodaran as listed on Americanpoems.com |access-date=8 June 2009 |archive-date=5 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005084123/http://www.americanpoems.com/section/Books/Author/Nettur+P+Damodaran |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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| == Social reform == | == Social reform == | ||
| Damodaran worked towards the uplift of socially and economically ]es of Kerala. He was chairman of what came to be known as the Nettur Commission, formed by the government of Kerala to assess comprehensively the conditions that define backwardness of social classes in Kerala.<ref name=Nossiter /> A report of the commission's findings was submitted to the government which was subsequently published in 1971.<ref name=Commission></ref><ref name=Commission1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bcwelfare.ap.gov.in/vii.htm |title=Reference to Damodaran's report by Govt. Of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=9 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721155405/http://www.bcwelfare.ap.gov.in/vii.htm |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name=Commission2>{{Cite web |url=http://www.keralahistory.ac.in/bibliography.htm |title=Keralahistory.ac.in reference of Nettur Commission's findings |access-date=24 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927220738/http://www.keralahistory.ac.in/bibliography.htm |archive-date=27 September 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | Damodaran worked towards the uplift of socially and economically ]es of Kerala. He was chairman of what came to be known as the Nettur Commission, formed by the government of Kerala to assess comprehensively the conditions that define backwardness of social classes in Kerala.<ref name=Nossiter /> A report of the commission's findings was submitted to the government which was subsequently published in 1971.<ref name=Commission></ref><ref name=Commission1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bcwelfare.ap.gov.in/vii.htm |title=Reference to Damodaran's report by Govt. Of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=9 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721155405/http://www.bcwelfare.ap.gov.in/vii.htm |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name=Commission2>{{Cite web |url=http://www.keralahistory.ac.in/bibliography.htm |title=Keralahistory.ac.in reference of Nettur Commission's findings |access-date=24 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927220738/http://www.keralahistory.ac.in/bibliography.htm |archive-date=27 September 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
| == Liberation of Mahé == | == Liberation of Mahé == | ||
| Even after India attained independence from Britain, France continued to hold onto ], ], ], ] and ]. Damodaran played a role in expediting Mahé's liberation from French rule by working in concert with Mahé liberation leaders such as ] and ], and highlighting the various issues related to the struggle in parliament. Prime Minister ] personally saw to it that the concerns raised by Damodaran and the remedies put forward by him in Parliament were addressed appropriately, helping realising the liberation of Mahe in a bloodless manner. He was actively involved in shaping and giving political lead in the formative years of independent Mahé.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} | Even after India attained independence from Britain, France continued to hold onto ], ], ], ] and ]. Damodaran played a role in expediting Mahé's liberation from French rule by working in concert with Mahé liberation leaders such as ] and ], and highlighting the various issues related to the struggle in parliament. Prime Minister ] personally saw to it that the concerns raised by Damodaran and the remedies put forward by him in Parliament were addressed appropriately, helping realising the liberation of Mahe in a bloodless manner. He was actively involved in shaping and giving political lead in the formative years of independent Mahé.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} | ||
| == Cultural activism == | == Cultural activism == | ||
| Damodaran liked art and took various steps to popularise and promote local art forms of the Malabar region. This primarily included ], an ancient ]; ], a form of dance; and Thira, a religious ritual of northern Kerala. He was instrumental in organising various Kalari performances for the troupe of ], a kalaripayattu maestro from ]<ref name=Kalari>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kalarippayattu.naturemagics.com/c-v-narayanan-nair.shtm |title=C.V.N Nair's remembrance of Shri. Nettur P |access-date=8 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207115335/http://www.kalarippayattu.naturemagics.com/c-v-narayanan-nair.shtm |archive-date=7 February 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> in Northern India and even in ] (]).<ref name=Biodata /> He was encouraged further by Nehru after witnessing a private performance in New Delhi. Indian circus, of which Tellicherry was the citadel, was another area of his interest and involvement. At the time of his death, he was the Secretary of the Circus Federation of India, New Delhi.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} | Damodaran liked art and took various steps to popularise and promote local art forms of the Malabar region. This primarily included ], an ancient ]; ], a form of dance; and Thira, a religious ritual of northern Kerala. He was instrumental in organising various Kalari performances for the troupe of ], a kalaripayattu maestro from ]<ref name=Kalari>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kalarippayattu.naturemagics.com/c-v-narayanan-nair.shtm |title=C.V.N Nair's remembrance of Shri. Nettur P |access-date=8 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207115335/http://www.kalarippayattu.naturemagics.com/c-v-narayanan-nair.shtm |archive-date=7 February 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> in Northern India and even in ] (]).<ref name=Biodata /> He was encouraged further by Nehru after witnessing a private performance in New Delhi. Indian circus, of which Tellicherry was the citadel, was another area of his interest and involvement. At the time of his death, he was the Secretary of the Circus Federation of India, New Delhi.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:13, 14 May 2024
| Nettur P. Damodaran | |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | M.K. Jinachandran |
| Constituency | Tellicherry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1913-05-14)14 May 1913 Tellicherry, Kerala, India |
| Died | 11 October 1978(1978-10-11) (aged 65) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party |
| Spouse | Late Smt. A V Leela Damodaran |
| Children | Chitra, Pradeep, Pramod, Heera |
| Occupation | Politician, social activist, journalist, writer |
Nettur P. Damodaran (14 May 1913 – 11 October 1978) was an Indian politician who was a member of the 1st Lok Sabha of from the constituency of Tellicherry, which was part of the erstwhile Madras state. He represented the now defunct Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party. He was elected to the Lok Sabha with 42.61% of the electorate voting in his favour. Nettur P, as he was popularly known, had established his own image as a good Parliamentarian, journalist, philanthropist, reformer and writer. He graduated in Physics from Madras Christian College and it was here that his public life started when he was elected as the first elected Student Union Chairman of the College council in 1935.
Damodaran had for a brief period worked as a journalist, first in The Free Press Journal and later for Mathrubhumi in Mumbai as correspondent. He was also editor of 'Dinaprabha', a Malayalam daily published from Kozhikode in early 1960s. From 1963–66, he held senior position in the Home ministry, Government of India, as Officer on Special Duty for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled tribes, which gave him opportunity to travel extensively all over India. His experiences during these travels gave enough material for his literary incursion in the form of travelogues. In 1967, he was appointed as the Chairman of Backward class reservation commission by the Left Democratic Front Government headed by E M S Namboodiripad. He served as chairman until the report was finalised in 1970. The report, known as Nettur Commission report stirred many a political battles in Kerala.
Damodaran was conferred with the honorary Thamrapathra on the Silver Jubilee of Indian independence by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in recognition of his work towards the independence struggle.
Early years and the freedom struggle
Damodaran was born to K. P. Kunhikannan and Smt. Thalu in a small hamlet called Nettur in the present day Tellicherry municipality. He did his early schooling from Mannayad school and Middle school, Illicoon in Nettur which was established by the legendary visionary and philanthropist Hermann Gundert. He later on attended Basel Evangelical Mission Parsi High School (BEMP), Tellicherry and Brennen College respectively. After graduating in Physics from Madras Christian College, he joined the Indian freedom movement from the Malabar region. He played a pivotal role in the Quit India Movement during 1942 from Tellicherry, organising rallies and public events to that effect, often giving the police a slip. During one such event, he was arrested by the authorities. This created an uproar in Tellicherry already reeling in high national spirits. He was tried and sentenced to two years in prison. He was held as a political détenu in Alipur Central jail, Bellary from 1942–44. After finishing his jail-term, he resumed his fight for India's freedom till Independence was achieved in the year 1947.
Damodaran's political life gave way to administrative career for a short spell, when he was unexpectedly chosen by Andhra Kesari T. Prakasam, then Chief Minister of Madras State, as one of the first two 'Firka' (now known as Block) development officers as part of an all India experimentation on Firka development model. He resigned from his official position in 1952 to embark on Parliamentary career by contesting the first general election of independent India from Tellicherry constituency, and winning with a thumping majority. During his tenure in the Lok Sabha (1956), he was part of a Parliamentary delegation to China when Prime Minister Zhou Enlai was in power.
Literary works
Damodaran traveled extensively within India and wrote travelogues describing the local culture, people and practices. Some of his published works include:
- Narmadayude Nattil (In the land of Narmada) – a travelogue covering the course of the Narmada River.
- Adivasikalute Keralam (The Tribals of Kerala) – an authoritative work on the Tribals of Kerala
- Anubhavachurulukal (Reels of experience: Publisher: DC Books, Kottayam; 1987) – Autobiographical sketches encompassing the freedom struggle and early years of freedom
Anubhavachurulukal was republished in 2007 by Samayam Publications, Kannur.
Social reform
Damodaran worked towards the uplift of socially and economically backward classes of Kerala. He was chairman of what came to be known as the Nettur Commission, formed by the government of Kerala to assess comprehensively the conditions that define backwardness of social classes in Kerala. A report of the commission's findings was submitted to the government which was subsequently published in 1971.
Liberation of Mahé
Even after India attained independence from Britain, France continued to hold onto Puducherry, Mahé, Yanam, Karaikal and Chandannagar. Damodaran played a role in expediting Mahé's liberation from French rule by working in concert with Mahé liberation leaders such as I. K. Kumaran and C.E. Bharathan, and highlighting the various issues related to the struggle in parliament. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru personally saw to it that the concerns raised by Damodaran and the remedies put forward by him in Parliament were addressed appropriately, helping realising the liberation of Mahe in a bloodless manner. He was actively involved in shaping and giving political lead in the formative years of independent Mahé.
Cultural activism
Damodaran liked art and took various steps to popularise and promote local art forms of the Malabar region. This primarily included Kalari Payattu, an ancient martial art; Theyyam, a form of dance; and Thira, a religious ritual of northern Kerala. He was instrumental in organising various Kalari performances for the troupe of C .V.N Nair, a kalaripayattu maestro from Thalassery in Northern India and even in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). He was encouraged further by Nehru after witnessing a private performance in New Delhi. Indian circus, of which Tellicherry was the citadel, was another area of his interest and involvement. At the time of his death, he was the Secretary of the Circus Federation of India, New Delhi.
References
- "List of members from Madras State". Archived from the original on 28 June 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2009.
- Election commission of India-Analysis of 1st Lok Sabha Archived 9 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Damodaran's Biodata on Lok Sabha Portal
- ^ Backward Class Commission report ('Nettur Commission') published by Govt. of Kerala, 1971 listed on openlibrary.org
- ^ Communism in Kerala: A Study in Political Adaptation. C. Hurst & Co Publishers Retrieved on 2007-09-04
- DC books – Publisher of 1st Edition (Author name spelt as 'Damodaran Nettoor')
- "Books authored by Shri Nettur P Damodaran as listed on Americanpoems.com". Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
- "Samayam publications, Publishers of Anubhavachurulukal". Archived from the original on 30 June 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
- "Reference to Damodaran's report by Govt. Of Andhra Pradesh". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- "Keralahistory.ac.in reference of Nettur Commission's findings". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- "C.V.N Nair's remembrance of Shri. Nettur P". Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- Parliament of India Website. "Members of 1st Lok Sabha". Archived from the original on 28 June 2009. Retrieved 7 June 2009.