M. C. Veerabahu Pillai
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M. C. Veerabahu Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Member of Constituent Assembly | |
| In office 1950–1952 | |
| Prime Minister | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | None |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 May 1903 |
| Died | 15 April 1976 (aged 72)} |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Alma mater | Madras Law College |
| Profession | Politician |
M. C. Veerabahu Pillai (19 May 1903 – 15 April 1976) was an Indian lawyer, businessman, and politician from Tamil Nadu, who served in the first Lok Sabha of independent India; he was also an independence activist.
M. C. Veerabahu was born to M. Chidambaram Pillai and Gomathi Ammal at Thoothukudi on 19 May 1903.[1] His family was involved in Export Business to Colombo. Veerabahu was related to the prominent freedom fighter V. O. Chidambaram Pillai.[citation needed] At a very early age, Veerabahu was involved in Indian independence movement.[citation needed]
Independence activism
Prior to Indian independence, Veerabahu sacrificed his law career to participate in Mahatma Gandhi's struggle.[1] He was closely associated with stalwarts like Kamaraj and Rajaji. He actively worked for removal of untouchability, prohibition and championed the cause of Scheduled Castes.[citation needed]