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
editHe 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
editHe 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". Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 July 2017.