Wakefield, West Yorkshire October 30, 2009 -- Preparations for the second charity bike ride in aid of the charity Heal are well under way. A group of adventurous people from the UK and the USA will be flying into Bangalore on New Years Day and will be met by a group of Heal supporters from India.
The 190 mile bike ride will raise around £100,000 for the charity which supports orphaned and underprivileged children in Andhra Pradesh. Heal was started in 1992 by Dr Koneru Prasad, a doctor from Peterborough, UK who donated his family home in Guntur, India to the fledgling charity. Now Heal provides education and healthcare for over 1,000 children in Andhra Pradesh, and has ambitious plans to extend its reach to 15,000 children by 2015.
Matthew Glover, the UK organiser of Cycle India explained, "All the cyclists taking part are currently working hard, both training for the event and fundraising for the charity. The reward for all this effort is cycling through the beautiful scenery of the Coorg, and afterwards visiting the Heal Childrens Village in Guntur to meet the kids".
At present there are 22 people from the UK, and 11 people from the USA taking part. With those joining Heal from India there should be around 40 people cycling for this worthwhile cause. There are still a few places left for Cycle India 2010, should anybody be interested in taking part in this life changing event.
All funds raised will go towards building a new residential school for children from deprived backgrounds in Vijayawada, the birthplace of Heal's founder Dr Prasad. The school will be Heal's most ambitious project to date, with the intention of creating a happy and safe learning environment for over 1000 children. Heal currently supports projects in Guntur, Vijayawada and Bhadrachalam but is looking to develop many more projects over the coming years.
Now in its 17th year, HEAL - a UK registered charity - is committed to providing shelter, support, education and healthcare for needy children. As a small charity they are committed to ensuring that donations are not wasted on administrative costs, such as advertising and salaries. They achieve this because they have no administrative office and no paid administrative staff.
Heal UK is the fundraising arm of the charity, but the real hard work is undertaken by the trustees and staff of Heal India where all our good work is undertaken. We have also recently added Heal USA as a further fundraising arm of the organisation.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Lingaya's University - Faridabad (Named after Late.Sri Gadde Lingayya)
The Lingaya’s University- the name of this University is kept on a great writer and freedom fighter “Late Shri Lingayya Gadde”. After the Independence of India Late Shri Lingaya Gadde dedicated his rest life in the sake and upliftment of the Society.
He wrote a number of books on social grounds. He translated many novels of Sarat Chandra in Telegu, his mother tongue. The University setup in a Haryana’s rural area.
The erstwhile Institute has been now declared as Deemed-to-be University in the name & style of Lingaya’s University under Section 3 of UGC Act. 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India vide Notification No. F.9-23/2005-U.3 dated 5-1-2009.
The University is located within the Municipal Limits of Faridabad at Nachauli on Old Faridabad – Jasana Road. It has a sprawling campus situated in green pastures and pollution free sylvan surroundings. Academic blocks, Air-conditioned Library, Workshops, Laboratories, Auditorium, Student Activity Centre, Play Grounds, Gymnasium, Hostels etc., are spread over 26.5 acres of land having total built up area of more than one million sq.ft.
The University offers various undergraduates and post graduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Management and Computer Applications and has state-of-the-art laboratories, a well stocked library and one of the best computing facilities.
Chairman & Chancellor: Gadde V Sinha
Secretary: Gadde Picheswar
Campus : Nachauli, Jasana Road,Faridabad-121002Tel : 0129-2201008/9 Fax : 0129- 2202615
Head Office :Lingaya's House, C-72, 2nd Floor, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar,New Delhi-110017 Ph:+91-11-40719000-99Fax No.-40719023
website: http://www.lingayasgroup.com/
website: www.lingayasuniversity.edu.in
He wrote a number of books on social grounds. He translated many novels of Sarat Chandra in Telegu, his mother tongue. The University setup in a Haryana’s rural area.
The erstwhile Institute has been now declared as Deemed-to-be University in the name & style of Lingaya’s University under Section 3 of UGC Act. 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India vide Notification No. F.9-23/2005-U.3 dated 5-1-2009.
The University is located within the Municipal Limits of Faridabad at Nachauli on Old Faridabad – Jasana Road. It has a sprawling campus situated in green pastures and pollution free sylvan surroundings. Academic blocks, Air-conditioned Library, Workshops, Laboratories, Auditorium, Student Activity Centre, Play Grounds, Gymnasium, Hostels etc., are spread over 26.5 acres of land having total built up area of more than one million sq.ft.
The University offers various undergraduates and post graduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Management and Computer Applications and has state-of-the-art laboratories, a well stocked library and one of the best computing facilities.
Chairman & Chancellor: Gadde V Sinha
Secretary: Gadde Picheswar
Campus : Nachauli, Jasana Road,Faridabad-121002Tel : 0129-2201008/9 Fax : 0129- 2202615
Head Office :Lingaya's House, C-72, 2nd Floor, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar,New Delhi-110017 Ph:+91-11-40719000-99Fax No.-40719023
website: http://www.lingayasgroup.com/
website: www.lingayasuniversity.edu.in
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
SevenHills Healthcare plans to set up health cities pan-India
Mumbai: Hyderabad-based SevenHills Healthcare Pvt Ltd has plans to set up 'health-cities' across the country over the next couple of years, a top company official said.
"We have plans to set up health cities across metros and other cities," SevenHills Healthcare's Chairman and Managing Director, Jitendra Das Maganti, told PTI here.
SevenHills is coming up with one of Asia's largest 1,500-bed private hospital in India's financial capital at an investment of Rs1,000 crore. The first phase of the hospital is expected to commence operations from next month.
The hospital, with a 300-bed critical care unit and 36 modular operation theatres, which are much larger compared to even public sector hospitals, is the first of its kind in Mumbai.
A health-city is an integrated centre for clinical and wellness services, medical education and research.
The proposal is, however, on the drawing boards, he said, adding, "We dont want to do things in a hurry - we want to make our presence felt on the country's healthcare map, but gradually."
Locations, where these centres are to be set up, are also being explored, Maganti said.
"There is an immense potential for such healthcare centres. Mumbai itself needs 7-10 hospitals of such magnitude, he said.
Being set up under the public-private partnership, the company's upcoming hospital in Mumbai has a built-up area of two million sq ft and 16 blocks divided into 11 levels.
"The BMC has leased out 17 acres of land for 60 years for this project. As a part of the agreement, 20% of the hospital's total bed-capacity (300 rooms) will be reserved for the treatment of the BMC's staff," Maganti said.
"Our concept of making a hospital is entirely different. We intend to create an affordable hospital at every place," he said, adding the business model was based on volumes, which would reduce the treatment cost by upto 25% compared to other privately-managed big hospitals in the city.
The funds have been raised through 50% private capital and remaining loans from a consortium of banks, he said, adding, "We have already completed two financial closures."
In addition, the hospital also has the provision for a helipad as well as a car parking slot, which could accomodate up to 1,500 cars at a time.
"We have planned a helipad, both on the rooftop and also one on the ground. We have applied to the directorate general of Civil Aviation for regulatory approvals," Hospital Services Development vice president, Sanjay Sharma, said.
"We have plans to set up health cities across metros and other cities," SevenHills Healthcare's Chairman and Managing Director, Jitendra Das Maganti, told PTI here.
SevenHills is coming up with one of Asia's largest 1,500-bed private hospital in India's financial capital at an investment of Rs1,000 crore. The first phase of the hospital is expected to commence operations from next month.
The hospital, with a 300-bed critical care unit and 36 modular operation theatres, which are much larger compared to even public sector hospitals, is the first of its kind in Mumbai.
A health-city is an integrated centre for clinical and wellness services, medical education and research.
The proposal is, however, on the drawing boards, he said, adding, "We dont want to do things in a hurry - we want to make our presence felt on the country's healthcare map, but gradually."
Locations, where these centres are to be set up, are also being explored, Maganti said.
"There is an immense potential for such healthcare centres. Mumbai itself needs 7-10 hospitals of such magnitude, he said.
Being set up under the public-private partnership, the company's upcoming hospital in Mumbai has a built-up area of two million sq ft and 16 blocks divided into 11 levels.
"The BMC has leased out 17 acres of land for 60 years for this project. As a part of the agreement, 20% of the hospital's total bed-capacity (300 rooms) will be reserved for the treatment of the BMC's staff," Maganti said.
"Our concept of making a hospital is entirely different. We intend to create an affordable hospital at every place," he said, adding the business model was based on volumes, which would reduce the treatment cost by upto 25% compared to other privately-managed big hospitals in the city.
The funds have been raised through 50% private capital and remaining loans from a consortium of banks, he said, adding, "We have already completed two financial closures."
In addition, the hospital also has the provision for a helipad as well as a car parking slot, which could accomodate up to 1,500 cars at a time.
"We have planned a helipad, both on the rooftop and also one on the ground. We have applied to the directorate general of Civil Aviation for regulatory approvals," Hospital Services Development vice president, Sanjay Sharma, said.
Friday, October 23, 2009
7 Seas Technologies partners with Intel to reach out to the customers
HYDERABAD: 7Seas Technologies, (Lingamaneni Maruthi Sankar Managing Director) the IP-based game development company has partnered with Intel Business Exchange (Intel BX) to help discover solutions featuring Intel technology on its business exchange programme to reach out to gaming customers.
As per the agreement, 7Seas' multi genre PC racing game 'Kraze' will be made available on Intel BX.
Said 7Seas Technologies MD Maruti Sanker, "This agreement is important for our strategic entry into India for the growth of our online sales. The Intel BX brings together best-of-breed products built on Intel technology to create a convenient and vetted one-stop shopping experience for SMB customers."
The tie up enables customers to evaluate and purchase the PC racing game 'Kraze' for playing on Intel processor based PCs that will be available to consumers online as well as offline.
"The Indian gaming market is yet to be fully tapped and there is enough scope for technology players to bring exciting offerings into the market. Making 'Kraze' available on the Intel BX will make it convenient for customers to test and buy the game online in a convenient manner," said Intel Software and Services group Asia Pacific director Narendra Bhandari.
In 'Kraze' players compete for the 'Kraze Championship' including various racing modes like off-road, rally, formula one and street race.
As per the agreement, 7Seas' multi genre PC racing game 'Kraze' will be made available on Intel BX.
Said 7Seas Technologies MD Maruti Sanker, "This agreement is important for our strategic entry into India for the growth of our online sales. The Intel BX brings together best-of-breed products built on Intel technology to create a convenient and vetted one-stop shopping experience for SMB customers."
The tie up enables customers to evaluate and purchase the PC racing game 'Kraze' for playing on Intel processor based PCs that will be available to consumers online as well as offline.
"The Indian gaming market is yet to be fully tapped and there is enough scope for technology players to bring exciting offerings into the market. Making 'Kraze' available on the Intel BX will make it convenient for customers to test and buy the game online in a convenient manner," said Intel Software and Services group Asia Pacific director Narendra Bhandari.
In 'Kraze' players compete for the 'Kraze Championship' including various racing modes like off-road, rally, formula one and street race.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Mandava Divija bags ITF title
HYDERABAD: Mandava Divija of Hyderabad won the girls singles title in an ITF tennis tournament in Sri Lanka on Friday, according to reports received here on Sunday.
She defeated Roshenka Fernando of Sri Lanka 6-2, 6-1 in the first round, then Namitcha of Thailand 6-0, 6-1 in the second round, Tarvanam Honda of Indonesia 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals and Chinkischa of Thailand 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals before getting the better of Amrutha Muthaiah of Sri Lanka 6-1, 6-3 in the final.
She defeated Roshenka Fernando of Sri Lanka 6-2, 6-1 in the first round, then Namitcha of Thailand 6-0, 6-1 in the second round, Tarvanam Honda of Indonesia 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals and Chinkischa of Thailand 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals before getting the better of Amrutha Muthaiah of Sri Lanka 6-1, 6-3 in the final.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Edison Of India – G.D.Naidu – Great Inventor
G. D. Naidu (Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu) who is sometimes referred as the “Edison of India.His contribution spans the fields of electrical, mechanical, agricultural (Hybrid cultivation) and automobile engineering . Mostly at an Industrial level than the Academia.
If there is one name that best symbolises Coimbatore’s spirit of entrepreneurship, it is that of G D Naidu. Born on March 23rd, 1893, in Kalangal near Coimbatore, this school dropout began his Transport business in 1920, with the purchase of a passenger auto-coach, which he himself drove for the service between Pollachi and Palani. In a matter of a few years, his United Motor Service (UMS) owned the most efficient fleet of public transport vehicles in the country. In 1937, the first motor to be produced in India, was brought out at G D Naidu’s UMS factory.
As an inventor, G D Naidu was one-of-a-kind in the country. He invented an Electric Razor – Rasant, that gave users far more shaves than other existing options in the international market. Among his other inventions were the super-thin shaving blades, a distance adjuster for film cameras, a special fruit juice extractor, a tamper-proof vote-recording machine and a kerosene-run fan. In 1941, he announced that he had the ability to manufacture five-valve Radio sets in India at a mere Rs 70/- a set. In 1952, his brainchild – the indigenously built Petrol engine two-seater Car (costing a mere Rs 2,000/-) rolled out. But production was stopped subsequently, because of the Government’s refusal to grant the necessary license. His inventiveness was not confined to machinery alone. He is said to have grown ten feet high Cotton plants, millet plants with high yields and several injections for plants that made possible what Sir C V Raman called “Botanic marvels”.
On his trips abroad, Naidu always seemed to draw appreciation for his innovations and his personal drive. In 1935, he personally filmed the funeral of King George V at London. In 1936, he met Adolf Hitler in Germany (even taking Still Photographs of the Fuhrer)[citation needed]. Among the Indian stalwarts that GD Naidu’s camera captured were Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru and Subash Chandra Bose. GD Naidu remained an outsider to Politics, despite having contested and lost in the 1936 Provincial General Elections.
In 1944, Naidu retired from active involvement with his automobile combine and announced several philanthropic measures including grants for Research scholarships and welfare schemes for his employees and the depressed sections of society. Through Naidu’s efforts and his donations the Arthur Hope Polytechnic and the Arthur Hope College of Engineering were set up. In 1967, the G D Naidu Industrial Exhibition, conceptualised, designed and built by the great man himself, was established.
With his demise on the 4th of January, 1974, Coimbatore lost its greatest ambassador to the world. There have been several tributes paid to this legend, but none seems as apt as that by Sir C V Raman: “A great educator, an entrepreneur in many fields of engineering and industry, a warm-hearted man filled with love for his fellows and a desire to help them in their troubles, Mr Naidu is truly a man in a million – perhaps this is an understatement!”.
He is credited in manufacturing the first electric motor in India. An Industrial Exhibition in Coimbatore is held in his name. He started the first Engineering college at Coimbatore (now known as Government College of Technology). He provided employment in engineering and manufacturing sector to many individuals in fifties and sixties (early for a home grown entreprenuer in India). He was considered as a visionary in Coimbatore and rest of Tamil Nadu as well.
If there is one name that best symbolises Coimbatore’s spirit of entrepreneurship, it is that of G D Naidu. Born on March 23rd, 1893, in Kalangal near Coimbatore, this school dropout began his Transport business in 1920, with the purchase of a passenger auto-coach, which he himself drove for the service between Pollachi and Palani. In a matter of a few years, his United Motor Service (UMS) owned the most efficient fleet of public transport vehicles in the country. In 1937, the first motor to be produced in India, was brought out at G D Naidu’s UMS factory.
As an inventor, G D Naidu was one-of-a-kind in the country. He invented an Electric Razor – Rasant, that gave users far more shaves than other existing options in the international market. Among his other inventions were the super-thin shaving blades, a distance adjuster for film cameras, a special fruit juice extractor, a tamper-proof vote-recording machine and a kerosene-run fan. In 1941, he announced that he had the ability to manufacture five-valve Radio sets in India at a mere Rs 70/- a set. In 1952, his brainchild – the indigenously built Petrol engine two-seater Car (costing a mere Rs 2,000/-) rolled out. But production was stopped subsequently, because of the Government’s refusal to grant the necessary license. His inventiveness was not confined to machinery alone. He is said to have grown ten feet high Cotton plants, millet plants with high yields and several injections for plants that made possible what Sir C V Raman called “Botanic marvels”.
On his trips abroad, Naidu always seemed to draw appreciation for his innovations and his personal drive. In 1935, he personally filmed the funeral of King George V at London. In 1936, he met Adolf Hitler in Germany (even taking Still Photographs of the Fuhrer)[citation needed]. Among the Indian stalwarts that GD Naidu’s camera captured were Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru and Subash Chandra Bose. GD Naidu remained an outsider to Politics, despite having contested and lost in the 1936 Provincial General Elections.
In 1944, Naidu retired from active involvement with his automobile combine and announced several philanthropic measures including grants for Research scholarships and welfare schemes for his employees and the depressed sections of society. Through Naidu’s efforts and his donations the Arthur Hope Polytechnic and the Arthur Hope College of Engineering were set up. In 1967, the G D Naidu Industrial Exhibition, conceptualised, designed and built by the great man himself, was established.
With his demise on the 4th of January, 1974, Coimbatore lost its greatest ambassador to the world. There have been several tributes paid to this legend, but none seems as apt as that by Sir C V Raman: “A great educator, an entrepreneur in many fields of engineering and industry, a warm-hearted man filled with love for his fellows and a desire to help them in their troubles, Mr Naidu is truly a man in a million – perhaps this is an understatement!”.
He is credited in manufacturing the first electric motor in India. An Industrial Exhibition in Coimbatore is held in his name. He started the first Engineering college at Coimbatore (now known as Government College of Technology). He provided employment in engineering and manufacturing sector to many individuals in fifties and sixties (early for a home grown entreprenuer in India). He was considered as a visionary in Coimbatore and rest of Tamil Nadu as well.
Bollini Munuswamy Naidu: First Kamma Chief Minister
Bollini Munuswamy Naidu (b. 1885 - d. 1935) was the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency from October 27, 1930 to November 4, 1932.
Munuswamy Naidu was born in Chittoor in 1885 in a family of agriculturists. He studied law and worked as a lawyer and businessman. He was one of the early members of the Justice Party. On the death of the Raja of Panagal in 1928, Munuswamy Naidu was appointed President of the Justice Party.
Munuswamy Naidu served as the President of the Justice Party from 1928 to 1932. Under his leadership, the Justice Party won the 1930 Madras Assembly elections and Munuswamy Naidu served as Chief Minister or Premier from 1930 to 1932. During Naidu's tenure, Madras was engulfed in a financial crisis arising out of the Great Depression. His tenure is also remembered for his clash with zamindars and his rivalry with the Raja of Bobbili. Naidu resigned in 1932 sensing serious opposition in party ranks. He lost the leadership of the party to the Raja of Bobbili and eventually retired from active politics. Munuswamy Naidu died in 1935.
Munuswamy Naidu was a close associate of N. G. Ranga. Naidu's leadership is also remembered for his efforts to remove restrictions on Brahmins joining the party.
Early life
Munuswamy Naidu was born in 1885 in Velamjeri in Chittoor district to a Kamma Naidu family. of farmers. He was the first Chief Minister from the Justice Party with an agriculturist background.
Munuswamy Naidu had his early education at Madras Christian College and graduated in law and practised as a lawyer. He was also a moneylender, farmer and businessman and owned a mill in Chittoor district.
Rise to power
The Raja of Panagal, President of the South Indian Liberal Federation, died on December 18, 1928. Munuswamy Naidu was nominated to succeed him. Munuswamy Naidu led the Justice Party throughout its period in opposition between 1928 and 1930. He also led the party during the assembly elections held in 1930.
In the elections held in October 1930 in Madras Presidency, the Justice Party fielded 45 candidates and was in an alliance with the Ministerialists. As the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee did not participate in the elections, the Justice Party swept to power without encountering any serious opposition. The Justice Party secured an overwhelming majority in the districts of Vizagapatam, Chingleput, West Godavari, Bellary, Trichinopoly and Tinnevely. It claimed to have won nearly 70% of the total number of votes polled.
Bollini Munuswamy Naidu, the leader of the Justice Party, formed a government on October 27, 1930.
As Chief Minister of Madras Presidency
Munuswamy Naidu took office as Chief Minister on October 27, 1930 and served till November 4, 1932 Munuswamy Naidu's tenure as Chief Minister was afflicted by controversies. He assumed the Chief Ministership at a critical juncture. The Great Depression was at its height and the economy was crumbling. Moreover, the southern districts of the Presidency had been afflicted by floods. The government was, therefore, compelled to increase the land tax in order to compensate for the fall in prices.
Soon after Munuswamy Naidu formed the government, the Justice Party was torn apart by factionalism. The Zamindars who had supported the Justice Party were disgruntled at the fact that two of the foremost landlords of the Presidency, the Raja of Bobbili and the Kumara Raja of Venkatagiri had not been included in the Cabinet. Under the leadership of M. A. Muthiah Chettiar, the disgruntled Zamindars organized a "ginger group" in November 1930.
This "ginger group" accused Munuswamy Naidu of having a soft corner for the Indian National Congress and Swarajists. Moreover, Munuswamy Naidu was also close to N. G. Ranga, the leader of the Ministerialists who were opposed to the Zamindars. Munuswamy Naidu gave his explanation
When two of his ministers, P. T. Rajan and S. Kumaraswami Reddiar resigned their posts, Munuswamy Naidu began to fear a no-confidence motion. He resigned before such a motion could be brought forth. Munuswamy Naidu was succeeded by the Raja of Bobbili as Chief Minister.
End of party leadership
The Twelfth Annual Confederation of the Justice Party was held at Tanjore on October 10 and October 11, 1932. The Raja of Bobbili was chosen to preside over it. However, a facton supporting Munuswamy Naidu (then the Chief Minister) refused to allow the proceedings to continue. An eyewitness records that furniture and shoes were hurled around by members of opposing factions. However, the Raja of Bobbili prevailed and eventually assumed the leadership. This marked the end of Munuswamy Naidu's influence in the party and he gradually faded from limelight.
Later life and death
Munuswamy Naidu retired from active politics in 1932. He died in 1935.
Ideology
Munuswamy Naidu was a staunch supporter of the Justice Party and the non-Brahmin movement. At the same time,he also supported the admission of Brahmins in the party.
At a tripartite conference between the Justice Party, Ministerialists and Constitutionalists in Madras in 1929 a resolution was adopted recommending the removal of restrictions on Brahmins joining the organization. The Executive Committee of the party drafted a resolution to this effect and placed it before the Eleventh Confederation of the party at Nellore, for approval. At this Confederation, Munuswamy Naidu spoke:
Munuswamy Naidu was born in Chittoor in 1885 in a family of agriculturists. He studied law and worked as a lawyer and businessman. He was one of the early members of the Justice Party. On the death of the Raja of Panagal in 1928, Munuswamy Naidu was appointed President of the Justice Party.
Munuswamy Naidu served as the President of the Justice Party from 1928 to 1932. Under his leadership, the Justice Party won the 1930 Madras Assembly elections and Munuswamy Naidu served as Chief Minister or Premier from 1930 to 1932. During Naidu's tenure, Madras was engulfed in a financial crisis arising out of the Great Depression. His tenure is also remembered for his clash with zamindars and his rivalry with the Raja of Bobbili. Naidu resigned in 1932 sensing serious opposition in party ranks. He lost the leadership of the party to the Raja of Bobbili and eventually retired from active politics. Munuswamy Naidu died in 1935.
Munuswamy Naidu was a close associate of N. G. Ranga. Naidu's leadership is also remembered for his efforts to remove restrictions on Brahmins joining the party.
Early life
Munuswamy Naidu was born in 1885 in Velamjeri in Chittoor district to a Kamma Naidu family. of farmers. He was the first Chief Minister from the Justice Party with an agriculturist background.
Munuswamy Naidu had his early education at Madras Christian College and graduated in law and practised as a lawyer. He was also a moneylender, farmer and businessman and owned a mill in Chittoor district.
Rise to power
The Raja of Panagal, President of the South Indian Liberal Federation, died on December 18, 1928. Munuswamy Naidu was nominated to succeed him. Munuswamy Naidu led the Justice Party throughout its period in opposition between 1928 and 1930. He also led the party during the assembly elections held in 1930.
In the elections held in October 1930 in Madras Presidency, the Justice Party fielded 45 candidates and was in an alliance with the Ministerialists. As the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee did not participate in the elections, the Justice Party swept to power without encountering any serious opposition. The Justice Party secured an overwhelming majority in the districts of Vizagapatam, Chingleput, West Godavari, Bellary, Trichinopoly and Tinnevely. It claimed to have won nearly 70% of the total number of votes polled.
Bollini Munuswamy Naidu, the leader of the Justice Party, formed a government on October 27, 1930.
As Chief Minister of Madras Presidency
Munuswamy Naidu took office as Chief Minister on October 27, 1930 and served till November 4, 1932 Munuswamy Naidu's tenure as Chief Minister was afflicted by controversies. He assumed the Chief Ministership at a critical juncture. The Great Depression was at its height and the economy was crumbling. Moreover, the southern districts of the Presidency had been afflicted by floods. The government was, therefore, compelled to increase the land tax in order to compensate for the fall in prices.
Soon after Munuswamy Naidu formed the government, the Justice Party was torn apart by factionalism. The Zamindars who had supported the Justice Party were disgruntled at the fact that two of the foremost landlords of the Presidency, the Raja of Bobbili and the Kumara Raja of Venkatagiri had not been included in the Cabinet. Under the leadership of M. A. Muthiah Chettiar, the disgruntled Zamindars organized a "ginger group" in November 1930.
This "ginger group" accused Munuswamy Naidu of having a soft corner for the Indian National Congress and Swarajists. Moreover, Munuswamy Naidu was also close to N. G. Ranga, the leader of the Ministerialists who were opposed to the Zamindars. Munuswamy Naidu gave his explanation
When two of his ministers, P. T. Rajan and S. Kumaraswami Reddiar resigned their posts, Munuswamy Naidu began to fear a no-confidence motion. He resigned before such a motion could be brought forth. Munuswamy Naidu was succeeded by the Raja of Bobbili as Chief Minister.
End of party leadership
The Twelfth Annual Confederation of the Justice Party was held at Tanjore on October 10 and October 11, 1932. The Raja of Bobbili was chosen to preside over it. However, a facton supporting Munuswamy Naidu (then the Chief Minister) refused to allow the proceedings to continue. An eyewitness records that furniture and shoes were hurled around by members of opposing factions. However, the Raja of Bobbili prevailed and eventually assumed the leadership. This marked the end of Munuswamy Naidu's influence in the party and he gradually faded from limelight.
Later life and death
Munuswamy Naidu retired from active politics in 1932. He died in 1935.
Ideology
Munuswamy Naidu was a staunch supporter of the Justice Party and the non-Brahmin movement. At the same time,he also supported the admission of Brahmins in the party.
At a tripartite conference between the Justice Party, Ministerialists and Constitutionalists in Madras in 1929 a resolution was adopted recommending the removal of restrictions on Brahmins joining the organization. The Executive Committee of the party drafted a resolution to this effect and placed it before the Eleventh Confederation of the party at Nellore, for approval. At this Confederation, Munuswamy Naidu spoke:
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