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Led the historic Noolpuzha agitation against
eviction of farmers in Wyanad in 1950's, and secured
squatting rights
Organised Peoples March to Bangalore Coffee Board
HQ against the exploitative stand of Coffee
Board
Campaign for the Naxalite undertrials during
and after the Emergency
Led agitations against big dams in Wyanad District
i.e., Karapuzha and Banasura Sagar projects
Was the inspiring force in organizing the World Water Conference 2004 at Plachimada, against the multi-national agenda on exploitation of water resources. The conference was attended by over 40 international water warriors, 500 delegates and nearly 10,000 people. As the CMD of Mathrubhumi had on principle decided not to accept any advertisements of colas.
Organized the social boycott of palmoil. Led massive protest in Kochi in the company of former Prime Ministers Sri. V.P.Singh and Sri. Deve Gowda. This was an extension of the avowed policy of Mathrubhumi not to carry any advertising of palmoil or related products
He has been a staunch champion of freedom of
the press and organised nation wide seminar on
the topic this year. He was the prime mover behind
the historic Mumbai Declaraion of press rights
Life long campaigner to protect nature and enviornment
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