K. P. Vallon

Kolote P. Vallon (2 January 1894 – 14 April 1940) was a social reformer and leader of the Pulaya community in the Cochin State of Kerala. Along with Pandit Karuppan and Chanchan, he played a transformative role in the upliftment of the Pulaya community in Cochin.

Vallon was a two time member of the Cochin Legislative Council, the Maharaja of Cochin having nominated him in 1931 and 1939. He used the platform to champion the cause of the Depressed Classes and labourers. He introduced a resolution seeking government help to students of the Depressed Classes, which the government accepted.

His sister Dakshayani Velayudhan was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India by the Cochin Legislative Council and remained its only dalit women member between 1946- 1952.

The K P Vallon Road connecting Kadavanthra Junction to Kadavanthra, in Ernakulam is named after him.

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