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The organization was founded in 1988 at [[Chennai]]. In 2009 it launched its own political party, the [[Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/16/stories/2009021657550300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219212145/http://hindu.com/2009/02/16/stories/2009021657550300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-02-19 |title=Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Kongu Vellala Gounders launch party |date=2009-02-16 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> (also referred to as the Kongunadu Munnetra Peravai).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/08/stories/2009050854060500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128083551/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/08/stories/2009050854060500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-01-28 |title=Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Looking to create a Kongu stronghold |date=2009-05-08 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> | The organization was founded in 1988 at [[Chennai]]. In 2009 it launched its own political party, the [[Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/16/stories/2009021657550300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219212145/http://hindu.com/2009/02/16/stories/2009021657550300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-02-19 |title=Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Kongu Vellala Gounders launch party |date=2009-02-16 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> (also referred to as the Kongunadu Munnetra Peravai).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/08/stories/2009050854060500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128083551/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/08/stories/2009050854060500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-01-28 |title=Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Looking to create a Kongu stronghold |date=2009-05-08 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> The organization is known for its strong stance against inter-caste hypogamy. The head of its youth wing Dheeran Chinnamalai Peravai, Kongu Yuvaraj, was accused of murder of a Dalit boy.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200606001127/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/murder-which-shook-tamil-nadu-gokulraj%E2%80%99s-death-yuvaraj%E2%80%99s-surrender-all-you-need-know-35081?amp]</ref> | ||
==Kongu Nadu Statehood movement== | ==Kongu Nadu Statehood movement== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:58, 11 December 2022
 KVGP FLAG | |
| Motto | Kongu Sezhithaal Engum Sezhikkum |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1988 |
| Type | Caste association |
| Headquarters | Coimbatore, Kongu Nadu, India |
Official language | Tamil |
| Website | [2] |
Kongu Vellala Goundergal Peravai is a caste organization in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It exists for the Kongu Vellalar Gounder or Vellala Gounder community.
Origins and platform[edit]
The organization was founded in 1988 at Chennai. In 2009 it launched its own political party, the Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam[1] (also referred to as the Kongunadu Munnetra Peravai).[2] The organization is known for its strong stance against inter-caste hypogamy. The head of its youth wing Dheeran Chinnamalai Peravai, Kongu Yuvaraj, was accused of murder of a Dalit boy.[3]
Kongu Nadu Statehood movement[edit]
The Kongu Vellala Goundergal Peravaipassed a resolution in favor of formation of Kongu Nadu state by bifurcating Tamil Nadu.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Kongu Vellala Gounders launch party". The Hindu. 16 February 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Looking to create a Kongu stronghold". The Hindu. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 January 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ "Call for Kongu Nadu gets louder". TimesofIndia. Retrieved 18 July 2021.