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Consider the following statements regarding the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-1925) and its regional significance in South India: 1. The satyagraha was organized to secure entry for untouchable and lower caste communities into the temple approach roads around the Mahadeva Temple at Vaikom in Travancore. 2. Leaders from the Madras Presidency including Periyar E.V. Ramasamy actively participated in the campaign, leading to his arrest and imprisonment earning him the title 'Vaikom Veerar'. 3. Mahatma Gandhi visited Vaikom to mediate negotiations with the Travancore royal administration and conservative temple authorities. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements one, two, and three are all correct because the Vaikom Satyagraha was a landmark non-violent campaign for temple road entry where E.V. Ramasamy played a pivotal leadership role resulting in his incarceration and Mahatma Gandhi engaged in diplomatic mediation with state authorities. The movement catalyzed pan-Indian solidarity against caste discrimination and untouchability. Subsequent struggles built upon these foundations to achieve comprehensive temple entry proclamations across southern princely states.
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