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| V. M. ObaidullahSahib | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 3 April 1952 – 2 April 1956 | |
| In office 3 April 1956 – 21 February 1958 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1905-05-02)2 May 1905 Vellore |
| Died | 21 February 1958(1958-02-21) (aged 52) |
| Political party | INC |
Born on May 2, 1905, in Vellore to Madhar Batcha Sahib and Rabiya Basri, he came from a middle-class merchant family involved in the betel-nut trade.
Involvement in the Indian Independence Movement
Early Contributions
Obaidullah was an early supporter of the Swadeshi Movement, organizing protests and encouraging economic self-reliance. He later joined the Khilafat Movement in 1920, where he worked to foster Hindu-Muslim unity and participated in significant public gatherings advocating for the cause.
Key Movements
- Nagpur Flag Agitation (1923): Obaidullah was actively involved in the agitation and was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for his participation.
- Anti-Simon Commission Protests (1928): As part of the opposition to the Simon Commission, he led demonstrations in North Arcot, famously challenging the police to shoot him during one of the rallies.
- Civil Disobedience Movement (1930): He traveled across Tamil Nadu to mobilize public support and was imprisoned for 18 months for his involvement.
- Salt Satyagraha: Obaidullah participated in the Chennai chapter of the Salt Satyagraha alongside leaders such as Kodai Idi Kuppusamy Mudaliar, receiving widespread support from local communities during the march.
- Quit India Movement (1942): As Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, Obaidullah played a pivotal role in mobilizing rural participation in the Quit India Movement. He was subsequently arrested and imprisoned for 26 months under the Defence of India Act.
Post-Independence Activities
Following independence, Obaidullah served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1952 until his death in 1958. He addressed critical issues during his tenure, including:
- Advocating for the reopening of the Jalakandeeswarar Temple in Vellore Fort for public worship.
- Proposing irrigation initiatives to ensure water supply from the Palar River.
- Promoting the use of the Gandhi Maidan near the Vellore Fort for public gatherings.
Positions Held
- Councillor, Vellore Municipal Council
- Vice-President and Member, North Arcot District Board (1938-44)
- President, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (1940–41)
- Member, Provisional Parliament (1951-52)
- Rajya Sabha Member (1952–1958)
Legacy
Obaidullah passed away on February 21, 1958, while serving as a Rajya Sabha member. In recognition of his contributions, the V.M. Obaidullah Bus Stand in Vellore was named in his honour. An obituary in the Lok Sabha acknowledged him as a distinguished Tamil orator and a dedicated nationalist who endured significant hardships in the pursuit of India's freedom.
References
- Mathew, Tharian (2022-08-11). "Vellore freedom fighters decide to boycott I-Day events". www.dtnext.in. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- RAY, SANTIMAY (1979). FREEDOM MOVEMENT AND INDIAN MUSLIMS. PEOPLE’S , NEW DELHI.
- Sud, S. P. Singh; Sud, Ajit Singh (1953). Indian Elections and Legislators. All India Publications.
- ^ Parliament of India Who's who. Manager of Publications, Government of India Press. 1950.
- ^ "V.M Ubaidulla". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- Who's who of Freedom Fighters, [Tamil Nadu]. 1973.
- "Opening of Vellore Fort Temple to the Public". P.S. RAJAGOPAL NAIDU, T.V. KAMALASWAMY, SATYENDRA NARAYAN MAZUMDAR, DAWOOD ALI MIRZA, BRAJ BIHARI SHARMA, V.M. OBAIDULLAH SAHIB. 2012-02-21. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help)CS1 maint: others (link) - "Supply of Irrigation Water by Mysore to Madras through Palar River". P.S. RAJAGOPAL NAIDU, H.C. DASAPPA, V.M. OBAIDULLAH SAHIB. 2012-02-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - "Opening of Vellore Fort Temple to the Public". P.S. RAJAGOPAL NAIDU, T.V. KAMALASWAMY, SATYENDRA NARAYAN MAZUMDAR, DAWOOD ALI MIRZA, BRAJ BIHARI SHARMA, V.M. OBAIDULLAH SAHIB. 2012-02-21. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help)CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Kumar, Ravindra (1991). The Selected Works of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: 1957-1958. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. ISBN 978-81-7156-311-1.