K. T. Kosalram

K. T. Kosalram (1915-1985) was an Indian politician. He was also a freedom fighter and a congressman. He owned Dina Sethi, a newspaper from Purasawakkam, Chennai.

K. T. Kosalram
Member of Legislative Assembly
In office 1952–1957
Succeeded by	S. P. Adithanar
Constituency	Sathankulam
In office 1962–1967
Preceded by	S. P. Adithanar
Succeeded by	Martin
Constituency	Sathankulam
Member of Lok Sabha
In office 1977–1980
In office 1980–1984
In office 1984–1985
Preceded by	M. S. Sivasamy
Succeeded by	R. Dhanuskodi Athithan
Constituency	Tiruchendur
Personal details
Born	22 December 1915 Arumuganeri, Madras Presidency British India
Died	27 January 1985(1985-01-27) (aged 69) New Delhi
Political party	INC
Spouse(s)	Gomathi Devi Saroja
Children	K T K Subash K T K Mohan Ram K T K Ashokan K T K Jamuna K T K Aruna K T K Jawahar K T K Thoosimuthu K T K Indra
As of 14 February, 2018 Source: [1]

Early life and freedom struggle

K. T. Kosalram was born in 1915 and played a significant role in India's struggle for independence. He actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932 and the Quit India Movement in 1942.[1] Kosalram was notably involved in the burning of the Kurumbur Railway Station during the 1942 uprisings, an act for which he was arrested, sentenced, and imprisoned.[1] He also served as the secretary of the Tirunelveli District Satyagraha Committee.^[citation needed]

Political career

Kosalram's political career began with his service as a Member of the then composite Madras State Legislative Assembly from 1946 to 1956, followed by his tenure in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council from 1957 to 1962.[2] He continued his legislative service as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1962 to 1967.[2] Later, he was a member of Lok Sabha elected from Tiruchendur constituency in 1977, 1980 and 1984 elections.[1][3][4][5][6]

Contributions and legacy

In addition to his political roles, Kosalram organized the first Rehabilitation Centre for Sri Lankan repatriates at Nazareth in 1954.[2] He also owned and operated Dina Sethi, a newspaper based in Purasawakkam, Chennai.[1]

Honors and recognition

A school in Tuticorin has been named in his honor, as well as the Sathankulam Bus Stand.[7] In recognition of his centenary year, a special cover was released on 19 May 2015, in Tuticorin to celebrate his legacy.[8][9]

References

1. Mahotsav, Amrit. "K. T. Kosalram". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
2. Tewary, K. K.; Dandavate, Madhu; Ranga, Nayakulu G. (25 October 2021). "Obituary References: Demise of K.T. Kosalram". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
3. "Small, but loud, in the 1940s". The Hindu. 25 June 2007. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012.
4. Volume I, 1977 Indian general election, 6th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
5. Volume I, 1980 Indian general election, 7th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
6. Volume I, 1984 Indian general election, 8th Lok Sabha Archived 18 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
7. மலர், மாலை (19 June 2023). "சாத்தான்குளம் பஸ் நிலையத்தில் தியாகி கே.டி.கோசல்ராம் பெயரை உலோக எழுத்துகளாக மாற்ற வேண்டும் - ஊர்வசி அமிர்தராஜ் எம்.எல்.ஏ.விடம் கோரிக்கை". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2 June 2024.
8. ""TMC is the party of people's trust"". The Hindu. 28 January 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
9. Bolar, Mansoor (4 August 2015). "K.T.Kosalram". MB's Stamps of India. Retrieved 2 June 2024.