Sir Sankaran Nair:

Sir Sankaran Nair: Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Sir Sankaran Nair, on 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

  • About Sir Sankaran Nair: Known for moral courage, strong convictions, and opposition to British colonialism, played a key role in Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) – introduced dyarchy and increased Indian participation in administration.
  • Defamation Trial against Michael O’Dwyer: In his book, accused O’Dwyer (Lt. Governor of Punjab) of responsibility for Jallianwala due to repressive policies.
  • Legacy preserved through the book "The Case That Shook the Empire" and films like Kesari Chapter 2.