Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai
Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai | |
|---|---|
| President, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| In office 1949–1951 | |
| Preceded by | K. T. Kunhiraman Nambiar |
| Succeeded by | R. Sankar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1898 Prakkulam, Quilon, Kingdom of Travancore (present day Kollam, Kerala, India) |
| Died | 16 April 1969 (aged 71) Panmana, Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai (1898-1969) was a social reformer, politician and freedom fighter from Kollam in erstwhile Travancore. An upper caste by birth, who worked for upliftment of lower Caste, spreading modern education and democratization of Travancore. He was the president of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee from 1949-1951 and one of the leaders of Vimochana Samaram. He was also the founder and first president of Panmana Ashramam made in commemoration of Chattampi Swamikal.