M. K. Kunjol
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M. K. Kunjol | |
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| Born | May 8, 1937 Kottappadi, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Awards | Padma Shri[1] for Social work Ambedkar Award |
M. K. Kunjol is Indian social worker from Kerala who was awarded Padma Shri Award by President of India for social service in 2020.[2] They staged protests demanding the transfer of a police officer for 382 days in the 1970s. He was also honored with the Ambedkar Award in 2001.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "ഭൂസമരങ്ങളുടെ നായകന് പത്മശ്രീ തിളക്കം; ഇത് സമരവീര്യത്തിനുള്ള അംഗീകാരം". Manorama News. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Recognition for fight to secure rights of backward classes: Padma Awardee Kunjol". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Rajagopal, Shyama (28 January 2020). "A story of struggles for equality". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 January 2022.