S. Nainar Kulasekaran (Tamil: சி. நயினார் குலசேகரன்) (1924 – 30 July 2017) was a social activist from Tuticorin, Tamilnadu.[1] He was known for his activities to protect the Thamirabarani River.
S. Nainar Kulasekaran | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 30 July 2017 (aged 92–93) |
| Other names | Thamirabarani thaatha[1] |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Thamirabarani protest |
| Notable work | Tamirabarani Nadhiyum, Vivasaayigalin Urimaiyum (The Thamirabarani River and the Rights of the Farmer) |
| Spouse | Vellaiyammal |
| Children | Rajkumar (one son), Chellakani, Selvakumari (two daughters) |
Early life edit
He was born in 1924 in Nattathi village, Tuticorin district and started his career as an administrative staff-cum-correspondent in a vernacular daily.[2] He was involved in the Bhoodan movement launched by Vinoba Bhave.[1] He served as District Secretary of Indira Congress in the 1970s.
Social activity edit
He founded Thamirabarani Pathugappu Peravai (Thamirabarani Protection Federation). In 2005, he led the farmers' protest when the Coca-Cola plant was set up inside the SIPCOT Industrial Complex.[3] He played a vital role in protesting against illegal sand quarrying, de-siltation in the Srivaikundam dam and industrial pollution on the Thamirabarani.[4]
In 2010, he released Tamirabarani Nadhiyum, Vivasaayigalin Urimaiyum, a book about the Thamirabarani river and the rights of the farmer with detailed work of Thamirabarani flow and irrigation.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Saviour of Tamirabarani Nainar Kulasekaran dead". DTnext. www.dtnext.in. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
- ^ "Thamirabarani 'thaatha' passes away at 97 years". The New Indian Express. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Water-starved Tamil Nadu farmers seek to take the fizz out of cola giants". Hindustan Times. www.hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
- ^ "Thoothukudi farmers doubt Tamil Nadu government's intention". deccanchronicle.com. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 July 2017.