Vaikom Satyagraha: A Century After Temple Entry

Key Points

• 1The Vaikom Satyagraha began on March 30, 1924, in Travancore, aiming for temple entry.
• 2The movement was a non-violent agitation using Gandhian methods.
• 3Lower castes were forbidden entry to temples and roads surrounding them.
• 4T K Madhavan, inspired by Gandhi, advocated for direct methods of protest.
• 5The Kerala Provincial Congress Committee passed a resolution to address untouchability in 1923.
• 6Leaders like Periyar and C. Rajagopalachari supported the protesters.
• 7In March 1925, three out of the four surrounding roads were opened to everyone.