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{{Short description|Indian politician and social activist (1856-1941)}} | |||
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| caption = Statue of Nyapati Subba Rao Pantulu at Freedom Fighters' Park, [[Rajahmundry]] | | caption = Statue of Nyapati Subba Rao Pantulu at Freedom Fighters' Park, [[Rajahmundry]] | ||
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'''Nyapathi Subba Rao Pantulu''' (14 January 1856 – 15 January 1941) was an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the [[Madras Legislative Council]]<ref name="Krishnaswamy">{{cite book | title=The role of Madras Legislature in the freedom struggle, 1861-1947| author=S. Krishnaswamy| year=1989| page=11| publisher=People's Pub. House (New Delhi) }}</ref> between 1893 and 1909.<ref name="minoritiesp45">{{cite book|title=Minorities in Madras State: group interests in modern politics|page=45|author=S. Saraswathi|publisher=Impex India|year=1974}}</ref><ref name="hazellp209">{{cite book|title=Hazell's annual, Volume 1896| | '''Nyapathi Subba Rao Pantulu''' (popularly known as '''Andhra Bhishma''')<ref>{{cite book|title=The Great Indian Patriots Volume 1|author=P. Rajeswar Rao|year=1991|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eTrs9MF9374C&pg=PA275|page=275|publisher=Mittal Publications |isbn=978-81-7099-280-6 |quote=He was rightly acclaimed as Andhra Bhishma - grand old man of Andhra.}}</ref> (14 January 1856 – 15 January 1941) was an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the [[Madras Legislative Council]]<ref name="Krishnaswamy">{{cite book | title=The role of Madras Legislature in the freedom struggle, 1861-1947| author=S. Krishnaswamy| year=1989| page=11| publisher=People's Pub. House (New Delhi) }}</ref> between 1893 and 1909.<ref name="minoritiesp45">{{cite book|title=Minorities in Madras State: group interests in modern politics|page=45|author=S. Saraswathi|publisher=Impex India|year=1974}}</ref><ref name="hazellp209">{{cite book|title=Hazell's annual, Volume 1896|author=E. D. Price |author2=William Palmer |author3=Thomas Allan Ingram |publisher=Hazell, Watson and Viney|year=1896|page=209}}</ref><ref name="indianyearbookp208">{{cite book|title=The Indian year-book and annual|page=208|year=1912}}</ref><ref name="nationalliberationp147">{{cite book|title= Struggle for national liberation: role of the Telugu people from early days to 1947|page=147|publisher=Uppal Publishing House|author=K. Seshadri|year=1993}}</ref> He was also one of the [[Triplicane Six]], founders of ''[[The Hindu]],''<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2iUlDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA52|title=Pathways to Nationalism: Social Transformation and Nationalist Consciousness in Colonial Tamil Nadu, 1858–1918|author=S. Ganeshram|publisher=Taylor & Francis|year=2016|isbn=978-1-351-99737-9}}</ref> and General Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]] from 1914 to 1917''.'' | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Pantulu was born in a [[Deshastha Brahmin|Deshastha Madhva Brahmin]] family<ref>{{cite book|title=The Calcutta Historical Journal, Volume 18|publisher=University of Calcutta|year=1996|page=44|quote=The second Andhra Conference, held at Bezwada (Vijayawada) under the presidentship of Nyapati Subba Rao Pantulu, a (Maratha-Telugu Brahman) Desastha descended from a long line distinguished civil servants, unanimously passed the resolution demanding a separate province for Andhras which had been drawn up the previous year in Bapatla}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Three surveyors who contributed to our knowledge of India|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/Three-surveyors-who-contributed-to-our-knowledge-of-India/article16896164.ece1| | Pantulu was born in a [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-speaking [[Deshastha Brahmin|Deshastha Madhva Brahmin]] family<ref>{{cite book|title=The Calcutta Historical Journal, Volume 18|publisher=University of Calcutta|year=1996|page=44|quote=The second Andhra Conference, held at Bezwada (Vijayawada) under the presidentship of Nyapati Subba Rao Pantulu, a (Maratha-Telugu Brahman) Desastha descended from a long line distinguished civil servants, unanimously passed the resolution demanding a separate province for Andhras which had been drawn up the previous year in Bapatla}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Three surveyors who contributed to our knowledge of India|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/Three-surveyors-who-contributed-to-our-knowledge-of-India/article16896164.ece1|work=The Hindu|access-date=17 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Kandukuri Viresalingam, 1848-1919: A Biography of an Indian Social Reformer · Volume 2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wa2xAAAAMAAJ|year=1970|publisher=University of Wisconsin -Madison|page=323|quote=They also complained that men like Nyapati Subba Rao were allowed to travel all over Southeast Asia without fear of being outcast. Sankaracharya replied that Subba Rao was a Madhva and beyond his jurisdiction.}}</ref> in [[Nellore]] on 14 January 1856, but later moved to [[Rajahmundry]]. His father Veera Raghava Rao worked in the Customs Department (Salt Branch) in the Madras Government. His mother was Rangamma. As a student, Subba Rao was known for his intelligence and industry. After passing the Matriculation examination, he joined the Christian College at Madras and obtained his B.A degree in 1876. Three years later, he obtained his law degree. | ||
As a student, Subba Rao was known for his intelligence and industry. After passing the Matriculation examination, he joined the Christian College at Madras and obtained his B.A degree in 1876. Three years later, he obtained his law degree. | After qualifying for the Bar, he set up his practice at Rajahmundry in 1880. At Rajahmundry, he came into contact with [[Kandukuri Veeresalingam]], the well known Andhra social reformer. Subba Rao was attracted by the literary and social reform activities of Veeresalingam. Within a few years Subba Rao became a leading lawyer in [[Rajahmundry]]. | ||
After qualifying for the Bar, he set up his practice at Rajahmundry in 1880. At Rajahmundry, he came into contact with | |||
== Literary Interests == | == Literary Interests == | ||
Subba Rao was interested in journalism and Telugu literature. While studying in [[Madras]], he founded ''The Hindu'' in 1878 along with his friends [[G. Subramania Iyer]] and [[M. Veeraraghavachariar]]. He also founded two other journals : ''Chintamani'' in Telugu and ''Indian Progress'' in English. ''Chintamani'' encouraged the writing of Telugu novels by instituting annual awards. | Subba Rao was interested in journalism and [[Telugu literature]]. While studying in [[Madras]], he founded ''The Hindu'' in 1878 along with his friends [[G. Subramania Iyer]] and [[M. Veeraraghavachariar]]. He also founded two other journals : ''Chintamani'' in Telugu and ''Indian Progress'' in English. ''Chintamani'' encouraged the writing of Telugu novels by instituting annual awards. | ||
== Political | == Political activities == | ||
Pantulu was involved in politics from his early life. He served as the first Chairman of the Rajahmundry municipality. He attended the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885. In 1892, he was elected as a member of the Madras Legislative Council. In 1894, he presided over the annual session of the Krishna District Association. In the following year he established the Godavari District Association. He presided over the annual session of the Madras Provincial Conference held at Visakhapatnam on 5 June 1907. | Pantulu was involved in politics from his early life, and aligned with the [[Mylapore clique]]. He served as the first Chairman of the Rajahmundry municipality. He attended the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885. In 1892, he was elected as a member of the Madras Legislative Council. In 1894, he presided over the annual session of the Krishna District Association. In the following year he established the Godavari District Association. He presided over the annual session of the Madras Provincial Conference held at Visakhapatnam on 5 June 1907. | ||
== Indian Independence Movement == | == Indian Independence Movement == | ||
Subbarao was a moderate by conviction. He did not support the activists of the extremists. At the same time, he supported the Swadeshi Movement as it fostered the growth of indigenous industries. Along with [[C.Y. Chintamani]] he toured the coastal Andhra districts to propagate Swadeshi. | Subbarao was a moderate by conviction. He did not support the activists of the extremists. At the same time, he supported the Swadeshi Movement as it fostered the growth of indigenous industries. Along with [[C.Y. Chintamani]] he toured the coastal Andhra districts to propagate Swadeshi. Pantulu was elected as the General Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]] in 1914 and remained in that position till 1917. When the [[Andhra Mahasabha]] held its second session at [[Vijayawada]] on 11 April 1914, Pantulu presided over the meeting in which he demanded a separate Andhra state for Telugu-speaking people of [[Madras Presidency]]. This resulted in the formation of the Andhra Congress Council on 22 January 1918 with Pantulu as its first President and [[Konda Venkatappayya]] as its Secretary. | ||
Pantulu was elected as the General Secretary of the [[Indian National Congress]] in 1914 and remained in that position till 1917. When the [[Andhra Mahasabha]] held its second session at [[Vijayawada]] on 11 April 1914, Pantulu presided over the meeting in which he demanded a separate Andhra state for Telugu-speaking people of [[Madras Presidency]]. This resulted in the formation of the Andhra Congress Council on 22 January 1918 with Pantulu as its first President and Konda | |||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
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 Statue of Nyapati Subba Rao Pantulu at Freedom Fighters' Park, Rajahmundry | |
| Born | 14 January 1856 |
| Died | 15 January 1941 (aged 85) |
| Alma mater | Madras Christian College |
| Known for | Indian freedom movement, Founding member of The Hindu (Triplicane Six), Mylapore clique |
| Title | Member of Legislative Council |
| Term | 1893-1909 |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Nyapathi Subba Rao Pantulu (popularly known as Andhra Bhishma)[1] (14 January 1856 – 15 January 1941) was an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council[2] between 1893 and 1909.[3][4][5][6] He was also one of the Triplicane Six, founders of The Hindu,[7] and General Secretary of the Indian National Congress from 1914 to 1917.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Pantulu was born in a Telugu-speaking Deshastha Madhva Brahmin family[8][9][10] in Nellore on 14 January 1856, but later moved to Rajahmundry. His father Veera Raghava Rao worked in the Customs Department (Salt Branch) in the Madras Government. His mother was Rangamma. As a student, Subba Rao was known for his intelligence and industry. After passing the Matriculation examination, he joined the Christian College at Madras and obtained his B.A degree in 1876. Three years later, he obtained his law degree. After qualifying for the Bar, he set up his practice at Rajahmundry in 1880. At Rajahmundry, he came into contact with Kandukuri Veeresalingam, the well known Andhra social reformer. Subba Rao was attracted by the literary and social reform activities of Veeresalingam. Within a few years Subba Rao became a leading lawyer in Rajahmundry.
Literary Interests[edit | edit source]
Subba Rao was interested in journalism and Telugu literature. While studying in Madras, he founded The Hindu in 1878 along with his friends G. Subramania Iyer and M. Veeraraghavachariar. He also founded two other journals : Chintamani in Telugu and Indian Progress in English. Chintamani encouraged the writing of Telugu novels by instituting annual awards.
Political activities[edit | edit source]
Pantulu was involved in politics from his early life, and aligned with the Mylapore clique. He served as the first Chairman of the Rajahmundry municipality. He attended the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885. In 1892, he was elected as a member of the Madras Legislative Council. In 1894, he presided over the annual session of the Krishna District Association. In the following year he established the Godavari District Association. He presided over the annual session of the Madras Provincial Conference held at Visakhapatnam on 5 June 1907.
Indian Independence Movement[edit | edit source]
Subbarao was a moderate by conviction. He did not support the activists of the extremists. At the same time, he supported the Swadeshi Movement as it fostered the growth of indigenous industries. Along with C.Y. Chintamani he toured the coastal Andhra districts to propagate Swadeshi. Pantulu was elected as the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress in 1914 and remained in that position till 1917. When the Andhra Mahasabha held its second session at Vijayawada on 11 April 1914, Pantulu presided over the meeting in which he demanded a separate Andhra state for Telugu-speaking people of Madras Presidency. This resulted in the formation of the Andhra Congress Council on 22 January 1918 with Pantulu as its first President and Konda Venkatappayya as its Secretary.
Death[edit | edit source]
Pantulu died in late 1940 at the age of 84. In a tribute which appeared in The Hindu in January 1941, Pantulu was hailed as "a man of magnificent vitality" and "a promoter of 'liberal Hinduism'".
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ P. Rajeswar Rao (1991). The Great Indian Patriots Volume 1. Mittal Publications. p. 275. ISBN 978-81-7099-280-6.
He was rightly acclaimed as Andhra Bhishma - grand old man of Andhra.
- ↑ S. Krishnaswamy (1989). The role of Madras Legislature in the freedom struggle, 1861-1947. People's Pub. House (New Delhi). p. 11.
- ↑ S. Saraswathi (1974). Minorities in Madras State: group interests in modern politics. Impex India. p. 45.
- ↑ E. D. Price; William Palmer; Thomas Allan Ingram (1896). Hazell's annual, Volume 1896. Hazell, Watson and Viney. p. 209.
- ↑ The Indian year-book and annual. 1912. p. 208.
- ↑ K. Seshadri (1993). Struggle for national liberation: role of the Telugu people from early days to 1947. Uppal Publishing House. p. 147.
- ↑ S. Ganeshram (2016). Pathways to Nationalism: Social Transformation and Nationalist Consciousness in Colonial Tamil Nadu, 1858–1918. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-351-99737-9.
- ↑ The Calcutta Historical Journal, Volume 18. University of Calcutta. 1996. p. 44.
The second Andhra Conference, held at Bezwada (Vijayawada) under the presidentship of Nyapati Subba Rao Pantulu, a (Maratha-Telugu Brahman) Desastha descended from a long line distinguished civil servants, unanimously passed the resolution demanding a separate province for Andhras which had been drawn up the previous year in Bapatla
- ↑ "Three surveyors who contributed to our knowledge of India". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ↑ Kandukuri Viresalingam, 1848-1919: A Biography of an Indian Social Reformer · Volume 2. University of Wisconsin -Madison. 1970. p. 323.
They also complained that men like Nyapati Subba Rao were allowed to travel all over Southeast Asia without fear of being outcast. Sankaracharya replied that Subba Rao was a Madhva and beyond his jurisdiction.
References[edit | edit source]
- "Indian press should not allow its core values to be undermined: N. Ram". The Hindu. 31 May 2010.
- D. Sadasivan (1974). Growth of public opinion in the Madras Presidency (1858-1909). University of Madras. p. 42.