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Tiruppur Kumaran died protecting India's flag during a 1932 protest
N. Kumarasami, known as Tiruppur Kumaran, was killed by police during a protest in Tiruppur, in what is now Tamil Nadu, on January 10, 1932.
He was among those demonstrating against foreign cloth and liquor as part of the freedom movement's civil disobedience campaign.
Kumaran kept India's tricolour flag aloft as police beat him, refusing to let it touch the ground.
His actions earned him the name “Kodi Kaatha Kumaran,” meaning “Kumaran who protected the flag.”
His death made him a symbol of sacrifice for those seeking India's political freedom from British rule.
The protest took place as the British government was repressing the Congress and arresting its leaders after the civil disobedience movement resumed.
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N. Kumarasami, known as Tiruppur Kumaran, was beaten to death by police during a protest in Tiruppur on January 10, 1932.
He held the tricolour flag aloft and refused to let it touch the ground as police beat him.
The protest highlighted the Congress policy of boycotting foreign cloth and liquor.
Kumaran became known as “Kodi Kaatha Kumaran,” meaning “Kumaran who protected the flag.”
His death made him a symbol of those who gave their lives for India’s political freedom.
- Who
- N. Kumarasami, also known as Tiruppur Kumaran, a satyagrahi.
- What
- He was beaten to death by police while holding the tricolour flag during a protest.
- When
- January 10, 1932.
- Where
- Tiruppur, in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The demonstration highlighted the Congress policy of boycotting foreign cloth and liquor.
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Gandhi informed Viceroy Willingdon that the Civil Disobedience Movement would resume.
Gandhi was arrested.
Rajendra Prasad was arrested.
Kumaran was beaten to death by police during a protest in Tiruppur while holding the flag aloft.
- Name
- N. Kumarasami, also known as Tiruppur Kumaran
- Date of protest and death
- January 10, 1932
- Location
- Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
- Nickname
- Kodi Kaatha Kumaran, “Kumaran who protected the flag
- Protest focus
- Boycott of foreign cloth and liquor
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it [the government] was committing harrowing barbarities and ruthless repression.