Kerala freedom fighter Raghavji lived Gandhi’s ideals, but his legacy now lies neglected at Shoranur
Raghavji was among the 78 followers who accompanied Mahatma Gandhi on the historic Dandi March in 1930
N.P. Raghavji Pothuval, a revered freedom fighter from Kerala, devoted his life to upholding Gandhi's ideals. Born in 1906, Raghavji studied in Kavassery and Shoranur before joining Visva-Bharati, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. He joined Gandhi's historic Dandi March in 1930, becoming a devoted disciple of Gandhi. Raghavji's commitment to Gandhi's principles remained unwavering until his death in 1992.
He turned his ancestral property in Shoranur into an ashram-like center, promoting self-reliance and village industries. Recognized nationally, Raghavji received felicitations from former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. However, Raghavji's home and office, once centers of Gandhian activity, now lie neglected, reflecting the fading impact of his legacy.
Social activist Prasad K. Shoranur has raised concerns over the lack of preservation, urging the renaming of a major road in Raghavji's honor.
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