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{{ | {{Short description|Founding member:Malaysian Indian Congress (1925–2014)}} | ||
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|honorific_prefix = [[Malay titles|Yang Berbahagia Puan Sri Datin]] | | honorific_prefix = [[Malay titles|Yang Berbahagia Puan Sri Datin]] | ||
|name | | name = Janaky Athi Nahappan | ||
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|birth_date | | birth_date = 25 February 1925 | ||
|birth_place = [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[British Malaya]] (now | | birth_place = [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[British Malaya]] (now Malaysia) | ||
|death_date | | death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2014|5|9|1925|2|25}} | ||
|death_place = [[Kuala Lumpur]], | | death_place = [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia | ||
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| known_for = Figure of [[Indian independence movement]] And Malaysian independence movement, <br /> Co founder of [[Malaysian Indian Congress]] | |||
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|employer | | title = Notable commander of [[Rani of Jhansi Regiment]] [[Indian National Army]], Puan Sri | ||
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'''Janaky''' (25 February 1925 – 9 May 2014), better known as '''Janaky Athi Nahappan''', was a Malayan politician and activist who was founding member of the [[Malaysian Indian Congress]] and one of the earliest women involved in the fight for Malaysian (then [[Federation of Malaya|Malaya]]) independence.<ref>{{cite web |title=Women Freedom Fighters |date=12 August 2017 |url=https://www.inuth.com/india/women-freedom-fighters-of-india/janaky-athi-nahappan-the-woman-who-led-rani-of-jhansi-regiment-of-the-indian-national-army/}}</ref> | |||
Janaki grew up in a | Janaki grew up in a privileged Tamil family in Malaya and was only 16 when she heard [[Subhas Chandra Bose]]'s appeal to Indians to give whatever they could for their fight for Indian independence. Immediately she took off her gold earrings and donated them. She was determined to join the women's wing, the [[Rani of Jhansi Regiment]] of the [[Indian National Army]]. There was strong family objection especially from her father. But after much persuasion, her father finally agreed. | ||
She was among the first women to join the Indian National Army organised during the [[Japanese occupation of Malaya]] to fight for Indian independence with the Japanese. Having been brought up in luxury, she initially could not adapt to the rigours of army life. However, she gradually got used to military life and her career in the regiment took off. She became second in command of the regiment.<ref>Women Against the Raj: The Rani of Jhansi Regiment By Joyce C. Lebra, p.xii</ref> | She was among the first women to join the Indian National Army organised during the [[Japanese occupation of Malaya]] to fight for Indian independence with the Japanese. Having been brought up in luxury, she initially could not adapt to the rigours of army life. However, she gradually got used to military life and her career in the regiment took off. She became second in command of the regiment.<ref>Women Against the Raj: The Rani of Jhansi Regiment By Joyce C. Lebra, p.xii</ref> | ||
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After [[World War II]] she emerged as a welfare activist. | After [[World War II]] she emerged as a welfare activist. | ||
Janaki found the [[Indian National Congress]]'s fight for Indian independence inspiring and joined the Indian Congress Medical Mission in then [[Federation of Malaya|Malaya]]. In 1946 Nahappan helped [[John Thivy]] to establish the [[Malaysian Indian Congress|Malayan Indian Congress]], which was modelled after the [[Indian National Congress]]. The party saw Thivy as its first president | Janaki found the [[Indian National Congress]]'s fight for Indian independence inspiring and joined the Indian Congress Medical Mission in then [[Federation of Malaya|Malaya]]. In 1946 Nahappan helped [[John Thivy]] to establish the [[Malaysian Indian Congress|Malayan Indian Congress]], which was modelled after the [[Indian National Congress]]. The party saw Thivy as its first president. | ||
The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of [[Padma Shri]] in 2000.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web |url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2015 |access-date=July | The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of [[Padma Shri]] in 2000.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web |url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015 }}</ref> She died at her house on 9 May 2014 due to pneumonia.<ref>{{in lang|ms}} [http://www.sinarharian.com.my/semasa/pejuang-kemerdekaan-janaky-meninggal-dunia-1.278632 Pejuang kemerdekaan Janaky meninggal dunia]</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110521072500/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2007%2F8%2F20%2Fnation%2F18609040&sec=nation Mothers of substance], ''The Star'', 20 August 2007. | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110521072500/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2007%2F8%2F20%2Fnation%2F18609040&sec=nation Mothers of substance], ''The Star'', 20 August 2007. | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110521072537/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2007%2F8%2F20%2Fnation%2F18608907&sec=nation They dared to take up public office], ''The Star'', 20 August 2007. | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110521072537/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2007%2F8%2F20%2Fnation%2F18608907&sec=nation They dared to take up public office], ''The Star'', 20 August 2007. | ||
* [http://www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/indian_national_army/freedom.htm Biographies of INA freedom Fighter National Archives of Singapore] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070425051646/http://www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/indian_national_army/freedom.htm Biographies of INA freedom Fighter National Archives of Singapore] | ||
* | * {{Cite web |date=17 October 2012 |title=Shyam Benegal gets Netaji award '06 - Times Of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Shyam-Benegal-gets-Netaji-award-06/articleshow/1379778.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017115936/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-01-20/india/27822421_1_shyam-benegal-forgotten-hero-netaji-research-bureau |url-status=live |archive-date=17 October 2012 |access-date=17 May 2022 }} | ||
* | * {{cite news |title=Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army |url=http://www.rsi.sg/english/theasianjournal/view/20060825172311/1/.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070717083900/http://www.rsi.sg/english/theasianjournal/view/20060825172311/1/.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 July 2007 |date=17 July 2007}} | ||
* [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-14333914_ITM Biography of Janaky Athi Nahappan] | * [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-14333914_ITM Biography of Janaky Athi Nahappan] | ||
* [http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/newsindex.php?id=1037245 Puan Sri Janaky Athi Nahappan Passes Away At Age 89] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20140512224210/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/newsindex.php?id=1037245 Puan Sri Janaky Athi Nahappan Passes Away At Age 89 ] | ||
{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Social Work}} | {{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Social Work}} | ||
{{Azad Hind Fauj}} | {{Azad Hind Fauj}} | ||
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Janaky Athi Nahappan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 February 1925 Kuala Lumpur, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 9 May 2014 (aged 89) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Known for | Figure of Indian independence movement And Malaysian independence movement, Co founder of Malaysian Indian Congress |
| Title | Notable commander of Rani of Jhansi Regiment Indian National Army, Puan Sri |
| Political party | Malaysian Indian Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Athi Nahappan |
| Children | 3 |
Janaky (25 February 1925 – 9 May 2014), better known as Janaky Athi Nahappan, was a Malayan politician and activist who was founding member of the Malaysian Indian Congress and one of the earliest women involved in the fight for Malaysian (then Malaya) independence.[1]
Janaki grew up in a privileged Tamil family in Malaya and was only 16 when she heard Subhas Chandra Bose's appeal to Indians to give whatever they could for their fight for Indian independence. Immediately she took off her gold earrings and donated them. She was determined to join the women's wing, the Rani of Jhansi Regiment of the Indian National Army. There was strong family objection especially from her father. But after much persuasion, her father finally agreed.
She was among the first women to join the Indian National Army organised during the Japanese occupation of Malaya to fight for Indian independence with the Japanese. Having been brought up in luxury, she initially could not adapt to the rigours of army life. However, she gradually got used to military life and her career in the regiment took off. She became second in command of the regiment.[2]
After World War II she emerged as a welfare activist.
Janaki found the Indian National Congress's fight for Indian independence inspiring and joined the Indian Congress Medical Mission in then Malaya. In 1946 Nahappan helped John Thivy to establish the Malayan Indian Congress, which was modelled after the Indian National Congress. The party saw Thivy as its first president.
The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of Padma Shri in 2000.[3] She died at her house on 9 May 2014 due to pneumonia.[4]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Women Freedom Fighters". 12 August 2017.
- ↑ Women Against the Raj: The Rani of Jhansi Regiment By Joyce C. Lebra, p.xii
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ (in Malay) Pejuang kemerdekaan Janaky meninggal dunia
External links[edit | edit source]
- Mothers of substance, The Star, 20 August 2007.
- They dared to take up public office, The Star, 20 August 2007.
- Biographies of INA freedom Fighter National Archives of Singapore
- "Shyam Benegal gets Netaji award '06 - Times Of India". 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- "Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army". 17 July 2007. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007.
- Biography of Janaky Athi Nahappan
- Puan Sri Janaky Athi Nahappan Passes Away At Age 89
