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| K. Varadachari | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1890-07-16)16 July 1890 |
| Died | 1 January 1963(1963-01-01) (aged 72) |
| Other names | Kidambi Varadachari |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
K. Varadachari (16 July 1890 – 1 January 1963) was an Indian lawyer, freedom fighter, and politician.
Early life and education
K. Varadachari, son of Kidambi Srinivasachari, was born on 16 July 1890. He studied at Tirupathi Devasthanam Hindu High School and Pachiappa's High School in Madras. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Madras Christian College in 1913 and subsequently earned his Bachelor of Law (B.L., now known as LL.B) from Madras Law College.
Legal career
Varadachari joined the Chittoor Bar in 1918, initially practicing under B. Muniswamy Naidu before establishing his own practice. He also served as the president of the Chittoor Advocates Association.
Political career
Varadachari began his political career as a congressman in 1919, becoming deeply involved in the organisational work of the Indian National Congress. An ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi, he named two of his sons K.S. Gandhi and K.V.K. Gandhi.
In 1920, Varadachari was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for his participation in the Non-Cooperation Movement. He played an active role in promoting Khadi, uplifting Harijans, implementing prohibition, and conducting rural reconstruction work in the Chittoor district from 1922 onwards.
In 1935, Varadachari led the Congress Party in the District Board of Chittoor and became a member of the All India Congress Committee. He served as a member of the Madras Legislative Assembly of the composite Madras State from 1937 to 1955.
Death
K. Varadachari died on 1 January 1963.
References
- ^ "PERSONAL LIFE". kidambivaradachari. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Raju, P. Yanadi (2003). Rayalaseema During Colonial Times: A Study in Indian Nationalism. Northern Book Centre. p. 154. ISBN 978-81-7211-139-7.
- ^ "A FREEDOM FIGHTER". kidambivaradachari. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- "THE GREAT MAN'S DEMISE". kidambivaradachari. Retrieved 22 June 2024.