Rao Bahadur Arcot Sabhapathi Mudaliar was an Indian industrialist, businessman and Indian independence activist who was an early pioneer of the Indian National Congress and framed its constitution.

Personal life

Sabhapathi Mudaliar was born in a Tamil-speaking Arcot Mudaliar family from Bellary in the then Madras Presidency.[1] on completion of his studies, Mudaliar started a successful textile business.[2]

Politics

Mudaliar entered politics in 1982 when he volunteered to lead a campaign for the economic growth of Rayalaseema.[1]Mudaliar represented Bellary at the first session of the Indian National Congress held in Bombay in December 1985. During the third session held in Madras in 1987, Mudaliar was appointed member of the 35-member committee which wrote the constitution of the congress.

Notes

  1. 1 2 P. Yanadi Raju (1997). Evolution of Indian nationalism: Rayalaseema 1858-1920. M. N. M. Associates. p. 173.
  2. ↑ A. Ranga Reddy (2003). The State of Rayalaseema. Mittal Publications. p. 31. ISBN 817099814X, ISBN 978-81-7099-814-3.
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