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Consider the following statements regarding the historic Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) in Travancore: 1. It was a mass movement organized to secure the right of untouchables and lower castes to walk along public roads surrounding the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple. 2. Mahatma Gandhi visited Vaikom to negotiate with Travancore authorities and orthodox leaders in support of the satyagraha. 3. The movement resulted in the immediate opening of all sanctum sanctorums across Kerala to all castes without exception. 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
The Vaikom Satyagraha focused on securing access to public roads around the temple rather than immediate temple entry which was achieved later through the 1936 Temple Entry Proclamation making the third statement incorrect. The first and second statements are correct as the satyagraha centered on public road access and received direct guidance from Mahatma Gandhi. Leaders like T.K. Madhavan K. Kelappan and George Joseph spearheaded the campaign.
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