Travancore Cheramar Mahasabha

In 1921, Pampady John Joseph formed an organization called 'Travancore Cheramar Mahasabha'. He reacted against the discrimination faced by those who converted to Christianity. The magazine Sadhujanadoothan, started under his leadership in 1919, later became the mouthpiece of the organization. The word Cheramar means the people of Kerala. Along with those who faced discrimination among Christians, those who faced caste discrimination in the Hindu community were also given membership in this organization. The freedom of movement demonstration held in Kottayam under the leadership of John for the freedom of movement of Dalits was an event that raised the self-esteem of Dalits.

PSC Questions

1. Travancore Cheramar Mahasabha was founded by - Pampady John Joseph

2. Year Travancore Cheramar Mahasabha was founded - 14 January 1921

3. First General Secretary of Travancore Cheramar Mahasabha - Pampady John Joseph

4. Mouthpiece of Travancore Cheramar Mahasabha - Sadhujanadoothan

5. Sadhujanadoothan magazine was started by - Pampady John Joseph (1921)

6. Motto of Travancore Cheramar Mahasabha - Tribal not religious organization