Who is Darsi Chenchaiah?

Darsi Chenchaiah

First political detenu in South India, born December 28, 1890 in Kanigiri village of Prakasam district. As he was influenced by Kandukuri Veeresalingam Panthulu since childhood, he opposed superstitions for early years of his age. He did Matriculation in Ongole & BA in Chennai. As he had keen interest in agricultural science, he wen USA to pursue further studies. In 1912, He completed his BSc from Logos College. While studying there, he was also working as a founding member of the Ghadar Revolutionary Party. At the age of Twenty-Five, He carried bombs to Canda from USA. While He was travelling along the shores of the Philippines, Bangkok and Japan, he was captured by british and underwent severe torture in their hands.


British investigated him in different jails such as Delhi, Kolkata, Lahore, Kannanur, Aligarh, Coimbatore etc. However, there is no evidence in any conspiracy case. Thatswhy, He was released in 1949. After Independence, He didnt stoop for the political posts and became a Lifelong social reformer.  Darsi Chenchaiah strived for the empowerment of women Especially for women education and eradication of prostitution. He also established ashrams for widows and promoted widow-remarriage.  He also strived for the welfare of Labour and their right.  Wife of Darsi Chenchaiah was Subhadramma, a social worker, philosopher and Philanthropist. They were the perfect & ideal family dedicated their life for the cause of the country. Darsi Chenchaiah died on 30-12-1964. 

Eventhough, Darsi Chenchaiah sacrificed alot for the cause of country, no main stream media or books don't recognise his sacrifice adequately.