K. C. S. Mani
| K. C. S. Mani | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Konattumatam Chidambara Subrahmania Iyer Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha District, Kerala, India |
| Died |
20 September 1987 Pulayanarkotta, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Cause of death | Tuberculosis |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Attempt of assassination on C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer |
| Political party | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
Konattumatam Chidambara Subrahmania Iyer, known better as K. C. S. Mani, was a socialist activist of Kerala who is known for his attempt of assassination on C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer, the then Diwan of Travancore, a princely state in India.[1][2][3] This incident was a turning point in the history of Kerala, forcing the Diwan to leave the Kingdom of Travancore and flee to Madras after assenting to merge Travancore with the Union of India.
Historical background
In July 1947, preparation were in progress in India for the transfer of power from the British colonial rule. All princely states in India were given a choice to either remain independent, or join either of the states of India or Pakistan. C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer, an efficient ruler, but showing signs of dictatorship, wanted to have Travancore in his clutches. He chose to make Travancore a sovereign kingdom, with full executive powers vested on the Diwan. He declared this intention in his American model constitution. There were oppositions from all quarters. The Diwan chose to suppress the revolts with raw power. On 18 July 1947, Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore, on advise of the Diwan, made the declaration that, Travancore will announce sovereignty on the 26 August.[4]
The attempt of assassination & after
On 25 July 1947, Mani attacked the Diwan in front of the erstwhile Music Academy (now the Swathi Thirunal College of Music) in Thiruvananthapuram, following a concert in the evening.[3] Ramaswamy Iyer was wounded. Following the incident on 25 July, the King informed the Viceroy the decision to join the Union of India.[4] On 19 August 1947, C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer formally resigned as Diwan.[4]
Later life
After the independence, Mani served as a member of the local panchayat for more than a decade.[5] He also contested to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Kuttanad constituency in 1965, as an independent candidate (not the nominee of any political party, But RSP leaders have instructed him to submit the nomination, So he can be considered as an RSP Candidate), but without success.[5][6]
Mani felt alienated by the party as well as the state in the later years of his life.[1] He spent his last days abandoned and struggling with diseases.[5] Mani died on 20 September 1987, at an age of 65, in the Chest Diseases Hospital,Pulayanarkotta, Thiruvananthapuram.[5]
Refer the Biography Sir C. P.ye vadhikan sramicha K. C. S. Mani by Yedukula Kumar G. 1997, published by DC Books - for more details.
Cultural depictions
- S. S. Iyyar, played by Mohanlal in Long Live the Martyrs (1998)
References
- 1 2 The Hindu 27-2-2008.
- ↑ The Hindu 3-3-2008.
- 1 2 Yentha.com Interview Of The Week: Swathanthra Bharath Ki Jai, Interview with K. E. Mammen
- 1 2 3 Communism in Kerala: A study of political adaptation, by Thomas J Nossiter, Royal Institute of International Affairs, Page 92
- 1 2 3 4 workersforum.blogspot.com കെ. സി. എസ്. മണി - വിപ്ളവകാരികളിലെ ഒറ്റയാന്
- ↑ Geocities.ws (Geocities Archive), KeralaForum, 1965 Kerala Election Results