History of Grama Panchayat
Kizhakkekallada Grama Panchayat is located in the north-eastern part of Kollam district. Kallada has a long and proud history of asociation with the national movement and the struggle for responsible government. The history of Kallada is closely intertwined with that of Marthanda Varma, the founder of modern Travancore. It is also the birthplace of Barrister G. P. Pillai, a prominent nationalist and journalist. Even before Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, G. P. Pillai was forced to leave the country for publishing articles in the press that criticised the Diwan. He also served twice as the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress. During the 1940s, the State Congress took shape in Kallada as part of the movements for national freedom and responsible government. Sree Narayana Guru visited Kallada...
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