P. Theagaraya Chetty
5 events, 1916 to 1925; 2 marked as turning points.
1916
South Indian Liberal Federation (Justice Party) founded
Non-Brahmin leaders including C. Natesa Mudaliar, T. M. Nair and P. Theagaraya Chetty founded the South Indian Liberal Federation, later known as the Justice Party.
Non-Brahmin Manifesto published
The new non-Brahmin federation issued a manifesto criticising Brahmin dominance in public services and politics, drawing sharp criticism from The Hindu.
1920
Justice Party wins first Madras Legislative Council election
The Justice Party won the first election held under the Montagu-Chelmsford dyarchy reforms in the Madras Presidency.
A. Subbarayalu Reddiar becomes first Premier of Madras
A. Subbarayalu Reddiar of the Justice Party took office as the first Chief Minister (Premier) of the Madras Presidency.
1925
P. Theagaraya Chetty, a founder and leader of the Justice Party and of the non-Brahmin movement, died in Madras.
