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'''Mahatma Ayyankali Hall''', also known by its former name "VJT Hall", is a town hall in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It had originally been built as a gift from the British Empire to [[Sri Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma]], the then king of [[Travancore]], to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]], the then Queen of Britain, in 1896. <ref>http://www.dtpcthiruvananthapuram.com/History.html</ref> |
'''Mahatma Ayyankali Hall''', also known by its former name "VJT Hall", is a town hall in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It had originally been built as a gift from the British Empire to [[Sri Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma]], the then king of [[Travancore]], to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]], the then Queen of Britain, in 1896. <ref>http://www.dtpcthiruvananthapuram.com/History.html</ref> |
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In 2019, it was renamed by the current [[Chief Minister of Kerala]] [[Pinarayi Vijayan]] to honor the social reformer [[Ayyankali]]<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vjt-hall-thiruvananthapuram-be-renamed-after-social-reformer-ayyankali-108012</ref> Renaming the building resulted in criticism from some historians who felt there would be a more appropriate way to honor Ayyankali.<ref>{{cite news |title=Renaming Thiruvananthapuram's VJT Hall not ideal way to honour Ayyankali, feel historians |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2019/aug/30/renaming-thiruvananthapurams-vjt-hall-not-ideal-way-to-honour-ayyankali-feel-historians-2026306.html |access-date=9 February 2021 |agency=The New Indian Express |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> |
In 2019, it was renamed by the current [[Chief Minister of Kerala]] [[Pinarayi Vijayan]] to honor the social reformer [[Ayyankali]]<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vjt-hall-thiruvananthapuram-be-renamed-after-social-reformer-ayyankali-108012</ref> Renaming the building resulted in criticism from some historians who felt there would be a more appropriate way to honor Ayyankali. Nevertheless, Dalit activists, such as Sunny Kapikad, supported the renaming of the hall, as they feel Ayyankali has not been honored in a respectful manner and renaming the hall would give due respect to the Dalit community. <ref>{{cite news |title=Renaming Thiruvananthapuram's VJT Hall not ideal way to honour Ayyankali, feel historians |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2019/aug/30/renaming-thiruvananthapurams-vjt-hall-not-ideal-way-to-honour-ayyankali-feel-historians-2026306.html |access-date=9 February 2021 |agency=The New Indian Express |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> |
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Today, this hall has retained its architectural and cultural richess and is one of the most sought-after centres for exhibitions and cultural get-togethers in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Asia/India/State_of_Kerala/Thiruvananthapuram-1084917/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Thiruvananthapuram-Somatheeram_Ayurvedic_Beach_Resort-BR-1.html</ref> |
Today, this hall has retained its architectural and cultural richess and is one of the most sought-after centres for exhibitions and cultural get-togethers in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Asia/India/State_of_Kerala/Thiruvananthapuram-1084917/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Thiruvananthapuram-Somatheeram_Ayurvedic_Beach_Resort-BR-1.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:16, 9 February 2021
Mahatma Ayyankali Hall, also known by its former name "VJT Hall", is a town hall in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It had originally been built as a gift from the British Empire to Sri Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, the then king of Travancore, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria, the then Queen of Britain, in 1896. [1]
In 2019, it was renamed by the current Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan to honor the social reformer Ayyankali[2] Renaming the building resulted in criticism from some historians who felt there would be a more appropriate way to honor Ayyankali. Nevertheless, Dalit activists, such as Sunny Kapikad, supported the renaming of the hall, as they feel Ayyankali has not been honored in a respectful manner and renaming the hall would give due respect to the Dalit community. [3]
Today, this hall has retained its architectural and cultural richess and is one of the most sought-after centres for exhibitions and cultural get-togethers in Thiruvananthapuram.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.dtpcthiruvananthapuram.com/History.html
- ^ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vjt-hall-thiruvananthapuram-be-renamed-after-social-reformer-ayyankali-108012
- ^ "Renaming Thiruvananthapuram's VJT Hall not ideal way to honour Ayyankali, feel historians". The New Indian Express. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Asia/India/State_of_Kerala/Thiruvananthapuram-1084917/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Thiruvananthapuram-Somatheeram_Ayurvedic_Beach_Resort-BR-1.html