C. Rajagopalachari
India’s last Governor-General during the Independence was C. Rajagopalachari. The independence-activist, politician and writer was admired and followed by many in Madras Presidency as well as across the country. After fighting for Independence, C. Rajagopalachari had secured a huge fan following in the Southern state. Post a prolonged illness, he passed away in Chennai, the then Madras on the December 25, 1972. The politician’s death left a void and his followers mourned his death for a long time.
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
One of the most popular social activists during the Independence was E.V.R, popularly known as Periyar. He broke away from Indian National Congress when he realized that the party was aligned towards a particular caste. Periyar started the Self-respect movement and worked towards abolishing the caste system. He also worked extensively for the usage of Tamil language and for women’s rights. After many years of social and political activism he passed away on December 24, 1973 leaving a great legacy behind.
