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'''Bikkina Venkataratnam''' was an Indian politician known for his contributions to [[cooperative banking]]. Born in [[Chodavaram, East Godavari district|Chodavaram]], in the Ramachandrapuram taluk of [[East Godavari]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], Venkataratnam played an important role in the region's political and economic development during the early 20th century. |
'''Bikkina Venkataratnam''' was an Indian politician known for his contributions to [[cooperative banking]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Narasimham |first=C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KewdAAAAMAAJ&q=Bikkina+Venkataratnam |title=Me and My Times |date=1986 |publisher=Distributors, Radna Corporation |language=en}}</ref> Born in [[Chodavaram, East Godavari district|Chodavaram]], in the Ramachandrapuram taluk of [[East Godavari]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], Venkataratnam played an important role in the region's political and economic development during the early 20th century.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SHEkAQAAIAAJ&q=Bikkina+Venkataratnam |title=The Madras Journal of Co-operation |date=1953 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Political career == |
== Political career == |
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Venkataratnam affiliated with the [[Indian National Congress]] party in 1921. This led to his removal from the position of Village Headman due to his active participation in the [[Non-cooperation movement]]. |
Venkataratnam affiliated with the [[Indian National Congress]] party in 1921. This led to his removal from the position of Village Headman due to his active participation in the [[Non-cooperation movement (1919–1922)|Non-cooperation movement]]. |
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He served as a member of the Ramachandrapuram Taluk Board and later assumed its presidency from 1922 to 1934. He also held membership on the District Board in East Godavari from 1921 to 1941. |
He served as a member of the Ramachandrapuram Taluk Board and later assumed its presidency from 1922 to 1934. He also held membership on the District Board in East Godavari from 1921 to 1941. |
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Venkataratnam's political activity led to his imprisonment on two occasions. He faced a six-month jail term and a fine for providing shelter to [[Satyagrahi]]s during the Non-cooperation movement. Additionally, he endured imprisonment starting from June 7, 1930, in Rajahmundry and Vellore jails. |
Venkataratnam's political activity led to his imprisonment on two occasions. He faced a six-month jail term and a fine for providing shelter to [[Satyagrahi]]s during the Non-cooperation movement. Additionally, he endured imprisonment starting from June 7, 1930, in Rajahmundry and Vellore jails. |
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He worked extensively in the [[cooperative banking]] sector. He was associated with the Ramachandrapuram Co-operative Central Bank, where he eventually assumed the presidency from 1929 onwards. |
He worked extensively in the [[cooperative banking]] sector. He was associated with the Ramachandrapuram Co-operative Central Bank, where he eventually assumed the presidency from 1929 onwards. |
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Venkataratnam served as a Member of the [[Madras Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) in 1923 and 1930. He resigned from his MLA position to serve in the Congress Party's national cabinet. In 1947, he assumed the role of [[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
Venkataratnam served as a Member of the [[Madras Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) in 1923 and 1930. He resigned from his MLA position to serve in the Congress Party's national cabinet. In 1947, he assumed the role of [[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change|Minister of Forests]] in the [[1946 Madras Presidency Legislative Assembly election#T. Prakasam cabinet|Prakasam Cabinet]]. |
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He served as the President of the District Congress Committee and was President of the Co-operative Central Bank in Ramachandrapuram for approximately 25 years. He also assumed leadership roles in the Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Madras and the Provincial Co-operative Union Ltd. |
He served as the President of the District Congress Committee and was President of the Co-operative Central Bank in Ramachandrapuram for approximately 25 years. He also assumed leadership roles in the Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Madras and the Provincial Co-operative Union Ltd. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
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*{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/minister-launches-drive-to-document-konaseemas-contribution-to-freedom-struggle/article65353810.ece|title=Minister launches drive to document Konaseema's contribution to freedom struggle|date=15 April 2022|work=The Hindu|url-access=subscription}} |
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*{{cite web|url=https://sessions.aplegislature.org/preview.do?filePath=archivesPath&fileName=A-000137_01-12-1964.pdf|title= ANDHRA PRADESH LEGISLAT!VE ASSEMBLY DEBATES OFFICIAL REPORT|date=1 December 1964|website= Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Sessions}} |
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== Further reading == |
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*Proceedings - 1 December 1964, Page 71 |
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*''The Madras Journal of Co-operation - Volume 45'', Page 164 |
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*''Struggle for Freedom: Case Study of the East Godavari'', Page 157 |
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*''Political and Social Factors in Andhra, 1900-1956'', Page 90 |
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Bikkina Venkataratnam | |
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| Minister of Forests (Madras Presidency) | |
| In office 6 Feb 1947 – 23 March 1947 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chodavaram, Ramachandrapuram taluk, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | Politician, cooperative banking pioneer |
Bikkina Venkataratnam was an Indian politician known for his contributions to cooperative banking.[1] Born in Chodavaram, in the Ramachandrapuram taluk of East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, Venkataratnam played an important role in the region's political and economic development during the early 20th century.[2]
Political career
[edit]Venkataratnam affiliated with the Indian National Congress party in 1921. This led to his removal from the position of Village Headman due to his active participation in the Non-cooperation movement.
He served as a member of the Ramachandrapuram Taluk Board and later assumed its presidency from 1922 to 1934. He also held membership on the District Board in East Godavari from 1921 to 1941.
Venkataratnam's political activity led to his imprisonment on two occasions. He faced a six-month jail term and a fine for providing shelter to Satyagrahis during the Non-cooperation movement. Additionally, he endured imprisonment starting from June 7, 1930, in Rajahmundry and Vellore jails.
He worked extensively in the cooperative banking sector. He was associated with the Ramachandrapuram Co-operative Central Bank, where he eventually assumed the presidency from 1929 onwards.
Venkataratnam served as a Member of the Madras Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 1923 and 1930. He resigned from his MLA position to serve in the Congress Party's national cabinet. In 1947, he assumed the role of Minister of Forests in the Prakasam Cabinet.
He served as the President of the District Congress Committee and was President of the Co-operative Central Bank in Ramachandrapuram for approximately 25 years. He also assumed leadership roles in the Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Madras and the Provincial Co-operative Union Ltd.
In the Legislative Council, Venkataratnam served as an MLC. of the Composite Madras State from 1923 to 1929. He resumed his role as an MLA from 1946 to 1952. He was also the President of the Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Central Bank.
References
[edit]- ^ Narasimham, C. (1986). Me and My Times. Distributors, Radna Corporation.
- ^ The Madras Journal of Co-operation. 1953.
External links
[edit]- "Minister launches drive to document Konaseema's contribution to freedom struggle". The Hindu. 15 April 2022.
- "ANDHRA PRADESH LEGISLAT!VE ASSEMBLY DEBATES OFFICIAL REPORT" (PDF). Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Sessions. 1 December 1964.
Further reading
[edit]- Proceedings - 1 December 1964, Page 71
- The Madras Journal of Co-operation - Volume 45, Page 164
- Struggle for Freedom: Case Study of the East Godavari, Page 157
- Political and Social Factors in Andhra, 1900-1956, Page 90