Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu was a pivotal figure in the social reform movements of Kerala, particularly in advocating for the rights of the Ezhava community
Dr. Palpu was born on – 2 November 1863
Palpu’s childhood name – Kuttiyappi
Travancore Ezhava Sabha was founded by – Dr. Palpu (1896)
Number of signatories to the Ezhava Memorial – 13,176
Second Ezhava Memorial was dedicated in 1900 to – Lord Curzon
Third signatory to the Malayali Memorial – Dr. Palpu
Dr. Palpu was described as the “silent revolutionary of Indian history” by – Sarojini Naidu
Dr. Palpu was described as the “political father of the Ezhavas” by – Riti Lucas
First person from the Ezhava community to obtain a medical degree – Dr. Palpu
Dr. Palpu met Swami Vivekananda in Mysore – 1882
First Vice President of SNDP – Dr. Palpu
