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    Posted 05 Sep 2024

    Updated 06 Sep 2024

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    Vallinayagam Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai (5 September 1872- 18 November 1936)

    • Popularly ‘Kappalottiya Tamilan’ (the Tamilian who ran the ship) and Sekkizuththa Semmal  [scholarly gentry who suffered at the oil press]
      • He was the first Indian to run a Swadeshi Ship (in 1906)
    • Was disciple of Lokamanya Tilak.
    • Interested in labour welfare and participated in Tuticorin Coral Mills strike (1908)
    • Literary Works: Meyyaram, Meyyarivu, a commentary on the Thirukural and compiled ancient works of Tamil grammar, Tholkappiam.
    • Values: Leadership, Perseverance, Patriotism, etc.
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    • Chidambaram Pillai
    • Kappalottiya Tamilan
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