What is meant by Muthukulam Speech by Mannathu Padmanabhan

Muthukulam Speech is a famous oration given by the Indian social reformer and leader, Mannathu Padmanabhan, in the year 1946 at Muthukulam. Muthukulam is a village in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. The speech is considered a landmark in the history of the social reform movement in Kerala. The Muthukulam Speech is considered as one of the most important speeches in the social  reform history of Kerala.

In this Muthukulam speech, Mannathu Padmanabhan spoke about the need for social reform in Kerala. The importance of education in achieving the goal social reform in Kerala. Mannathu Padmanabhan highlighted the plight of the socially and economically backward communities in the state, particularly the Ezhava community. Padmanabhan called for their upliftment. He spoke about the importance of self-reliance and hard work. He urged the people to take responsibility for their own development.

The speech was widely covered in the media and it had a profound impact on the people of Kerala. It helped to galvanize the social reform movement in the Kerala state. Padmanabhan led to the establishment of many schools and colleges by the Nair Service Society. Mannathu Padmanabhan founded Educational institutions in the Name of NSS or Nair Service Society. The Muthukulam speech is widely considered as a call to action for the people of Kerala. His speech is still remembered and celebrated as a defining moment in the history of the state. Later Government of Kerala declared his birthday as Mannam Jayanthi as State official holiday for Kerala.