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| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|1939|2|18|1888|5|22}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|1939|2|18|1888|5|22}} | ||
| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[India]] | | death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[India]] | ||
| occupation = Educational | | occupation = Educational activist <br> Social reformer <br> Modern thinker <br> Deccan revolution leader | ||
| spouse = Madare Ragmamba | | spouse = Madare Ragmamba | ||
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'''Bhagya Reddy Varma''' (22 May 1888 – 18 Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer and activist. He fought against untouchability in [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-05-22/CM-pays-tributes-to-Bhagya-Reddy-Varma/383322|title = CM pays tributes to Bhagya Reddy Varma|date = 23 May 2018}}</ref> He also fought for abolition of [[Devadasi|Jogini]] and Devdasi systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/111217/state-to-honour-telangana-writers.html|title = State to honour Telangana writers|date = 11 December 2017}}</ref> | '''Bhagya Reddy Varma''' (22 May 1888 – 18 Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer and activist. He fought against [[untouchability]] in [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-05-22/CM-pays-tributes-to-Bhagya-Reddy-Varma/383322|title = CM pays tributes to Bhagya Reddy Varma|date = 23 May 2018}}</ref> He also fought for abolition of [[Devadasi|Jogini]] and Devdasi systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/111217/state-to-honour-telangana-writers.html|title = State to honour Telangana writers|date = 11 December 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Reddy was born in [[Mala (caste)|Mala]] caste to Madari Venkaiah and Julia Ragmamba in the Princely State of Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Socio Political Mentors|url=http://www.scdepttppcc.com/Soc-BRVarma.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=scdepttppcc.com}}</ref> | Reddy was born in [[Mala (caste)|Mala]] caste to Madari Venkaiah and Julia Ragmamba in the Princely State of Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Socio Political Mentors|url=http://www.scdepttppcc.com/Soc-BRVarma.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907213323/http://www.scdepttppcc.com:80/Soc-BRVarma.html |archive-date=7 September 2018 |access-date=|website=scdepttppcc.com}}</ref> | ||
==Movements== | ==Movements== | ||
Inspired by [[Jyotirao Phule]], | Inspired by [[B. R. Ambedkar]] and [[Jyotirao Phule]], Varma raised his voice against discrimination by upper castes. Eventually, he also established the Adi Hindu ("Original Hindu"), a social organisation, to bring awareness to the [[Dalit|Dalits]]. In 1906, he formed a group called Jagan Mitra Mandali, which involved [[Dalit]]s and [[Mala (caste)|Mala]]s, and started telling stories by 'Hari Katha' (''popular folklore)''. In 1910, he started to educate Dalit children, and in a short span of time he was able to run 25 centres with 2000 students. | ||
* 1911 Adi Hindu social services started | * 1911 Adi Hindu social services started | ||
* 1912 promoted Buddhism | * 1912 promoted [[Buddhism]] | ||
In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, '''Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu''<nowiki/>' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi|M.K Gandhi]]'s attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in [[Calcutta]]. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna. | In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, the '''Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu''<nowiki/>' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi|M.K Gandhi]]'s attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in [[Calcutta]]. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna. | ||
In 1925, in a conference led by [[Narayana Murthy Raibala Mukund Reddy|N.M.R. Mukund Reddy]] has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution. | In 1925, in a conference led by [[Narayana Murthy Raibala Mukund Reddy|N.M.R. Mukund Reddy]] has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution. | ||
In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the | In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the Dalit issues to the British notice in the upcoming All India Round Table Conference at Lucknow in the same year. He supposes to send Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] to lead the group. The agenda was to recognize the Dalits as Adi Hindu, rather than untouchables, Mala or Madiga.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-23/Govt-will-glorify-great-T-leaders-KCR-/321111|title = Govt will glorify great T-leaders: KCR|date = 23 August 2017}}</ref> | ||
In 1931, the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam]] government | In 1931, the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam]] government came forward to agree with the demands of Reddy, and registered the Dalits as Adi Hindus in the general elections. Nizam [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] praised Reddy for his social work, and recognised it with an award. Later, the Nizam appointed Varma as the chief adviser to his government. Adi Hindu Bhavan at Chadarghat, Hyderabad been the platform for many revolutionary meetings. It is said that he has given nearly 3,348 speeches. | ||
Bhagya Memorial Girls High School at Esamia Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana, which he started in 1913 is still functioning. | The Bhagya Memorial Girls High School at Esamia Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana, which he started in 1913, is still functioning. | ||
===Devadasi Movement=== | ===Devadasi Movement=== | ||
Reddy had launched a movement against [[ | Reddy had launched a movement against the [[devadasi]] pratha, forcing the Nizam to declare it a crime. | ||
During the [[Telangana Movement]] in 2017, the students of Telangana region | During the [[Telangana Movement]] in 2017, the students of Telangana region wanted to rename the [[G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium]] at Gachibowli as Bhagya Reddy Varma Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Telangana-hostels-to-be-closed/articleshow/5317197.cms|title=Telangana hostels to be closed | Hyderabad News - Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Honour== | ==Honour== | ||
[[Arya Samaj]] | In 1913, [[Arya Samaj]] organised a function to honour Bhagya Reddy Varma with the title ''[[Varma (name)|Varma]]''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Bhagya Reddy Varma (22 May 1888 – 18 Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer and activist. He fought against untouchability in Hyderabad State.[1] He also fought for abolition of Jogini and Devdasi systems.[2]
Bhagya Reddy Varma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 May 1888 |
| Died | 18 February 1939 (aged 50) |
| Occupation | Educational activist Social reformer Modern thinker Deccan revolution leader |
| Spouse(s) | Madare Ragmamba |
Early lifeEdit
Reddy was born in Mala caste to Madari Venkaiah and Julia Ragmamba in the Princely State of Hyderabad.[3]
MovementsEdit
Inspired by B. R. Ambedkar and Jyotirao Phule, Varma raised his voice against discrimination by upper castes. Eventually, he also established the Adi Hindu ("Original Hindu"), a social organisation, to bring awareness to the Dalits. In 1906, he formed a group called Jagan Mitra Mandali, which involved Dalits and Malas, and started telling stories by 'Hari Katha' (popular folklore). In 1910, he started to educate Dalit children, and in a short span of time he was able to run 25 centres with 2000 students.
- 1911 Adi Hindu social services started
- 1912 promoted Buddhism
In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, the 'Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to M.K Gandhi's attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in Calcutta. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna.
In 1925, in a conference led by N.M.R. Mukund Reddy has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution.
In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the Dalit issues to the British notice in the upcoming All India Round Table Conference at Lucknow in the same year. He supposes to send Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to lead the group. The agenda was to recognize the Dalits as Adi Hindu, rather than untouchables, Mala or Madiga.[4]
In 1931, the Nizam government came forward to agree with the demands of Reddy, and registered the Dalits as Adi Hindus in the general elections. Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII praised Reddy for his social work, and recognised it with an award. Later, the Nizam appointed Varma as the chief adviser to his government. Adi Hindu Bhavan at Chadarghat, Hyderabad been the platform for many revolutionary meetings. It is said that he has given nearly 3,348 speeches.
The Bhagya Memorial Girls High School at Esamia Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana, which he started in 1913, is still functioning.
Devadasi MovementEdit
Reddy had launched a movement against the devadasi pratha, forcing the Nizam to declare it a crime.
During the Telangana Movement in 2017, the students of Telangana region wanted to rename the G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium at Gachibowli as Bhagya Reddy Varma Stadium.[5]
HonourEdit
In 1913, Arya Samaj organised a function to honour Bhagya Reddy Varma with the title Varma.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "CM pays tributes to Bhagya Reddy Varma". 23 May 2018.
- ↑ "State to honour Telangana writers". 11 December 2017.
- ↑ "Socio Political Mentors". scdepttppcc.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2018.
- ↑ "Govt will glorify great T-leaders: KCR". 23 August 2017.
- ↑ "Telangana hostels to be closed | Hyderabad News - Times of India".