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This paper examines the role of T.K. Madhavan who participated in Kerala's prohibition movement, placing his efforts in the context of social reform and Indian nationalism in the early twentieth century. Madhavan's reformist vision is enhanced by his advocacy for temperance, despite his primary focus on Vaikom Satyagraha and temple-entry struggles. Madhavan's prohibition campaign, as argued by the study, not only sought state regulation but a moral awakening in society, particularly among marginalized communities most harmed by alcohol. His program of self-discipline, social justice, and collective empowerment included restraint as the main focus. Madhavan's approach to morality, social reform, and public policy debates is enduringly relevant due to its contextualization within Kerala's socio-economic conditions and Gandhian ideas of swaraj, which are highlighted in the paper.
Keywords:
Prohibition; T.K. Madhavan; Kerala social reform; temperance; Vaikom Satyagraha; nationalism; social justice
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"TEMPERANCE AND TRANSFORMATION: T. K. MADHAVAN'S LEADERSHIP IN KERALA'S PROHIBITION MOVEMENT.", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.a521-a524, September-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2509059.pdf
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