Ponaka Kanakamma
Indian politician (1892-1963)
Ponaka Kanakamma (1892–1963) was an Indian social worker, activist and freedom fighter who played an important role in India's struggle for independence.
She was a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi and played an important role in the Swadeshi and Khadi Movements. She also was an advocate for women's education, founding a high school for girls in Nellore called Sri Kasturidevi Vidyalayam.
Early life
Ponaka Kanakamma was born in Nellore district, on 10 June 1892 at Minagallu to father Marupooru Konda Reddy and mother Kaamamma. She hailed from a wealthy landlord community and was married to her maternal uncle, Subbarama Reddy, at the age of eight. Subbarama was from Potlapudi Village, near Nellore. Her husband did not allow her to attend school, but she still taught herself Telugu, Hindi, and Sanskrit.
Activism
Indian Independence Movement
Ponaka Kanakamma was involved with the Indian Independence, or "Vande Mataram", Movement from an early age. In 1907, when she was 16 years old, she hosted activists Bipin Chandra Pal and his wife during a visit to Nellore.
From 1916 to 1919, she was very actively involved in revolutionary politics.
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