Annai Meenambal Sivaraj (Tamil: அன்னை மீனாம்பாள் சிவராஜ்; 26 December 1904 – 30 November 1992) was the first Scheduled Caste women president of the South India Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF). She presided over the SCF Women's Conference held at Madras, in 1944, which was attended by B. R. Ambedkar. She also presided over the All India SCF Women's Conference held at Bombay, on 6 May 1945.[1]
Annai Meenambal Sivaraj | |
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| Born | 26 December 1904 Rangoon, Burma |
| Died | 30 November 1992 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Political party | Scheduled Castes Federation |
| Movement | Ambedkarite movement |
| Spouse | N. Sivaraj (1892–1964) |
| Father | P.M.Madurai Pillai (1858–1913) |
She was also one of the radical feminist leaders of the Self-Respect Movement. In 1937, Meenambal Sivaraj presided over the Tinnelveli District Third Adi Dravida Conference. [better source needed] [2]
References
edit- ^ Kshirasagara, Ramacandra (1994). Dalit Movement in India. M. D. Publications. pp. 331–333. ISBN 8185880433, ISBN 978-81-85880-43-3.
- ^ 30 November – Remembering Annai Meenambal Sivaraj – First Dalit Woman President of South India Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) http://velivada.com/2017/11/30/remembering-annai-meenambal-sivaraj/
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