C. Mahendran (CPI)
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C. Mahendran (born 1954) is one of the leaders of the Communist Party of India (CPI) in Tamil Nadu and a noted Tamil essayist.[1]
Mahendran hails from the village of Kilavannipattu in the Thanjavur district. He was born to Singaram (father) and Vedambal (mother). He completed his schooling at Selvarasu High School in Thanjavur. For his higher education, he attended Mannai Rajagopalaswamy Government Arts College in Mannargudi and Thiru. Vi. Ka. Government Arts College in Thiruvarur. Drawn to communist ideologies, he actively participated in various protests and struggles during his college days.
Literary career
During his school days, he participated in an essay competition organized by Ananda Vikatan and won the third prize. He was also selected by India Today magazine as one of the promising young political leaders of Tamil Nadu. He was one among 84 scholars presented research papers at the 10th World Tamil Conference held in Chicago. His book, titled Tamilarin Arivu (The Knowledge of Tamils), was honored with the Parithimar Kalaignar High Research Award by SRM University.
Other Works
His other publications include:[2]
- A Butterfly's Death Warrant (Oru Vannathupoochiyin Maranasasanam)
- The Death Warrant of Tamil Nadu's Rivers (Thamizhaga Nathigalin Maranasasanam)
- I Placed My Finger into the Fire (Theekul Viralai Vaithen)
- Did You Think I Would Fall? (Veezhven Endru Ninaithayo?)
- Do Not Turn Tamil Nadu into a Desert (Thamizhagathai Palaivanamakkadhe)
- The Birth of Tamil Nadu (Compilation) (Tamil Nadu Pirandhadhu)
- 25 Days in the Land of Farmers' Protests! Plunderer, Get Out! (Vivasaayigal Poratta Boomiyil 25 Naatkal! Kollaiyane Veliyeru)
Editorial Work
For the past twenty years, Mahendran has been serving as the editor of Thamarai, a monthly Tamil literary magazine.
Songs
- For the Generations to Come (Ini Varum Nam Thalaimuraikku)
- Thannane Songs (A collection of 10 songs performed with singer Chinna Ponnu)