Who established the “Swadeshabhimani” newspaper that was later exiled from Travancore for criticizing the government?

Vakkom Moulavi
Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai
K.P. Kesava Menon
Kumaran Asan

The correct answer is: B) Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai

Sree Narayana Guru’s disciple, Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, established the newspaper Swadeshabhimani in 1889. The newspaper was critical of the Travancore government and its policies. In 1897, the government banned the newspaper and exiled Ramakrishna Pillai from Travancore.

A) Vakkom Moulavi was a Muslim scholar and reformer who was also a close associate of Sree Narayana Guru. He was not involved in the establishment of Swadeshabhimani.

C) K.P. Kesava Menon was a social reformer and politician who was also a close associate of Sree Narayana Guru. He was not involved in the establishment of Swadeshabhimani.

D) Kumaran Asan was a poet and social reformer who was also a close associate of Sree Narayana Guru. He was not involved in the establishment of Swadeshabhimani.

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