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KVGP FLAG
TypeCaste association
HeadquartersCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Official language Tamil
Website

Kongu Vellala Goundergal Peravai is a caste organization in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It exists for the Kongu Vellalar Gounder or Vellala Gounder community.

Origins and platform

The organization was founded in 1988 at Chennai. In 2009 it launched its own political party, the Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam (also referred to as the Kongunadu Munnetra Peravai). The organization is known for its strong stance against inter-caste hypogamy.

Kongu Nadu Statehood movement

Main article: Kongu Nadu Statehood movement

The Kongu Vellala Goundergal Peravaipassed a resolution in favor of formation of Kongu Nadu state by bifurcating Tamil Nadu.

References

  1. "Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Kongu Vellala Gounders launch party". The Hindu. 16 February 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  2. "Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Looking to create a Kongu stronghold". The Hindu. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 January 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  3. "Call for Kongu Nadu gets louder". TimesofIndia. Retrieved 18 July 2021.

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