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Ramaiah fought against the feudal system in Hyderabad State that was prevalent in rural hinterland of Telangana region. He actively participated in helping the poor, and was banished by his Brahmin community for helping the [[dalit]]s and the downtrodden. He joined the [[Mahatma Gandhi]]'s untouchability movement and tried to reform backward sections in his village. He actively participated in the rebellion against the Razakar Movement and was jailed for several years | Ramaiah fought against the feudal system in Hyderabad State that was prevalent in rural hinterland of Telangana region. He actively participated in helping the poor, and was banished by his Brahmin community for helping the [[dalit]]s and the downtrodden. He joined the [[Mahatma Gandhi]]'s untouchability movement and tried to reform backward sections in his village. He actively participated in the rebellion against the Razakar Movement and was jailed for several years.<ref name="Social activism and algebra">{{cite web |last1=Bhandaram |first1=Vishnupriya |title=Social activism and algebra |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/social-activism-and-algebra/article3284110.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=29 June 2018 |language=en-IN |date=5 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
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===Activism=== | ===Activism=== | ||
He was instrumental in the fight to set up an [[Indian Institutes of Technology|IIT]] in [[Telangana]] at [[ | He was instrumental in the fight to set up an [[Indian Institutes of Technology|IIT]] in [[Telangana]] at [[Hyderabad, Telangana]]. However, the government set it up near Hyderabad, in spite of his opposition.<ref name="hindu2006"/> | ||
He was a strong votary for the statehood of [[Telangana]] and often spoke of poverty and backwardness of the region.<ref name="hindu2006"/> | He was a strong votary for the statehood of [[Telangana]] and often spoke of poverty and backwardness of the region.<ref name="hindu2006"/> | ||
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===Writing career=== | ===Writing career=== | ||
Ramaiah authored over 16 books in Telugu, mainly focusing on education, including ''Chinna Paatam'' and ''Desadesallo Vidya''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/21/stories/2008112161180500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107023539/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/21/stories/2008112161180500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Chukka Ramaiah's books released |date=2008-11-21 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-10-04}}</ref> | Ramaiah authored over 16 books in Telugu, mainly focusing on education, including ''Chinna Paatam'' and ''Desadesallo Vidya''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/21/stories/2008112161180500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107023539/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/21/stories/2008112161180500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Chukka Ramaiah's books released |date=2008-11-21 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-10-04}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:29, 20 November 2022
Chukka Ramaiah | |
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| Born | 20 November 1925 Gudur village, Warangal district, Telangana |
| Occupation | Educator, activist, legislator |
Chukka Ramaiah (born 20 November 1925)[1] is an Indian educationist and member of the Telangana Legislative Council.[2][3] He is famously known as "IIT Ramaiah[4]" for teaching at IIT Study Circle, an IIT JEE coaching centre at Nallakunta, Hyderabad. He was a leading Telangana activist.[5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Ramaiah fought against the feudal system in Hyderabad State that was prevalent in rural hinterland of Telangana region. He actively participated in helping the poor, and was banished by his Brahmin community for helping the dalits and the downtrodden. He joined the Mahatma Gandhi's untouchability movement and tried to reform backward sections in his village. He actively participated in the rebellion against the Razakar Movement and was jailed for several years.[6]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Ramaiah was elected to the Telangana Legislative Council from Teacher's Constituency of Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda in 2007 and held the position for 6 years. He was floor leader of 8 independent MLCs who got elected from different Constituencies.[2]
Activism[edit | edit source]
He was instrumental in the fight to set up an IIT in Telangana at Hyderabad, Telangana. However, the government set it up near Hyderabad, in spite of his opposition.[2]
He was a strong votary for the statehood of Telangana and often spoke of poverty and backwardness of the region.[2]
Writing career[edit | edit source]
Ramaiah authored over 16 books in Telugu, mainly focusing on education, including Chinna Paatam and Desadesallo Vidya.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Chukka Ramaiah – The IIT Giant of India". The Better India. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Andhra Pradesh / Nalgonda News : Chukka Ramaiah links MLC seat to 'social issues'". The Hindu. 27 October 2006. Archived from the original on 6 September 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh / Nizamabad News : Chukka Ramaiah against setting up IIT near Hyderabad". The Hindu. 28 December 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ↑ The Hans India (5 September 2015). "The Hans India". Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ↑ "TRS rejects Justice Srikrishna panel report on Telangana". Indian Express. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ↑ Bhandaram, Vishnupriya (5 April 2012). "Social activism and algebra". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Chukka Ramaiah's books released". The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2013.