Kuppusamy Mudaliar

Kodai Idi
Kuppusamy Mudaliar
Born(1891-08-04)August 4, 1891
DiedJanuary 5, 1961(1961-01-05) (aged 69)

Kuppusamy Mudaliar (1891–1961), known as "Kodai Idi" ("thunderstorm in summer") for his powerful oratory, was an Indian freedom fighter.

Life

Born in August 4, 1891 in Vellore,[1] he was actively involved in the Salt Satyagraha (1930–31) and Quit India Movement (1941),[2] for which he was imprisoned for a year in Alipuram Jail.

Mudaliar collaborated with fellow activist V. M. Obaidullah in organising public meetings, processions, and rallies, earning the duo the nickname "Twins of Vellore".[3][4] He inspired people through his speeches and street plays (therukoothu), attracting large crowds from neighbouring towns such as Arcot and Ranipet.[1]

Post-independence, he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha.[1] Kuppusamy Mudaliar died on January 5, 1961,[1][4] and a government school in Vellore was named in his honour.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Kodai Idi Kuppusamy Mudaliar". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  2. ^ a b "Who was Gandhi's loudspeaker?". The Times of India. 2023-02-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  3. ^ Assarani, P. Basith (2020-01-01). "V. M. Obaidullah -A Formidable Peoples Leader from Vellore". Modern Thamizh Research(A Quarterly International Multilateral Thamizh Journal).
  4. ^ a b "History of Tamilnadu Freedom Fighter Kodaidi Kuppusamy Muthaliyar - 125". Retrieved 2024-12-25.