As the editor of the Mitavadi, C.Krishnan worked for the abolition of the caste
system.He campaigned in great vigor for the eradication of untouchability. In
November,1917 he defied the order of the Malabar Collector denying freedom to the
Ezhavas and other backward castes to walk along the approach roads to Tali temple at
Calicut.This incident symbolised the awakening of a new vision among the depressed
classes.It focused public attention on the need for early removal of untouchability.
system.He campaigned in great vigor for the eradication of untouchability. In
November,1917 he defied the order of the Malabar Collector denying freedom to the
Ezhavas and other backward castes to walk along the approach roads to Tali temple at
Calicut.This incident symbolised the awakening of a new vision among the depressed
classes.It focused public attention on the need for early removal of untouchability.
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