Madras Manade
Madras Manade was a movement launched by the
Madras (now known as Chennai
) as its capital city.
Though the demand for a separate state existed as far back as 1913 (and possibly earlier),Tamils opposed the inclusion of Madras.It was during this time, the Telugu leaders launched Madras Manade(Madras is ours, in Telugu) movement. Countering this, another movement was launched in Tamil Nadu by the organisation Tamil Arasu Kazhagam. It was called Madras Namade(Madras is ours, in Tamil). The Tamil Arasu Kazhagam under the leadership of its founder organised various protests and rally against annexing Madras with Andhra.
J.V.P. Committee
The
dharnas
etc., saying தலை கொடுத்தேனும் தலைநகரைக் காப்போம், வேங்கடத்தை விடமாட்டோம் (We will protect and save the capital for Tamils even if we have to part with our heads, We will not give up our claim over Tirupati).
Outcome
At this stage
Bellary district. Kurnool
was made the capital after Telugu leaders were convinced to give up their claim over Madras City. The new state came into existence on 1 October 1953.
References
- ^ "Chronology of Events". Safhr.org. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "History and Culture - History-Post-Independence Era". APonline. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ Srivathsan, A. (18 August 2013). "The fight for Madras". The Hindu.