C Sankaran Nair belongs to the galaxy of patriots whose heroism and sacrifice inspires tremendous admiration and gratitude in every Indian. He was born in a small village in South Malabar on July 11, 1857. C Sankaran Nair had a distinguished academic career throughout. After securing his degree in law, he enrolled himself as a high court advocate in Madras in 1880. Later, he was appointed judge in the High Court of Madras, but he did not continue in this post for long. Soon he became a member of the Viceroy’s cabinet.
C Sankaran Nair opposed the suppressing policies the British. When he became a member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council he showed his rebellious spirit by often clashing with the British. He also played an active part in the Indian National movement which was gathering momentum on those days.
C Sankaran Nair played a significant role in persuading the English press to condemn what happened in Jallianwala Bagh. In his book ‘Gandhi and Anarchy’ he openly held Sir Michael O’Dwyer, the then Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, responsible for the atrocities in Jallianwala Bagh.
C. Sankaran Nair’s eventful life came to an end on April 22, 1934.
