Jallianwala Bagh: C Sankaran Nair called out a massacre - and shamed the British Empire

Jallianwala Bagh: C Sankaran Nair called out a massacre - and shamed the British Empire

A defamation case filed against Sankaran Nair helped spotlight the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919.

BBC Shocked by Akshay Kumar's Hidden Hero?

Watched Kesari 2? Then, you would have loved Sir Chettur Shankaran Nair’s character too. The lesser known historical figure helped expose the British Raj’s hypocrisy and also let the world know about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Years later, Kesari 2, featuring Akshay Kumar, Madhavan, Ananya Panday, and more, reminded people of the same horror. Also […] The post BBC Shocked by Akshay Kumar’s Hidden Hero? appeared first on M9.news.

Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar’s Historic Courtroom Drama Continues To Create Waves Worldwide With It Powerful Retelling Of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

C Sankaran Nair was a bold Indian lawyer and public figure during British rule. In 1919, after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians, Nair resigned from the Viceroy’s Council in protest. He strongly criticised the British, especially Punjab’s Lieutenant Governor, Michael O’Dwyer. This led to a libel case, bringing more attention to the tragedy. Nair was known for his independent view…