Kongu Vellala Goundergal Peravai
Kongu Vellala Goundergal Peravai (KVGP) is a caste organization in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It exists for the Kongu Vellalar Gounder or vellala gounder community.
 KVGP FLAG | |
| Motto | Kongu Sezhithaal Engum Sezhikkum |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1988 |
| Type | Caste association |
| Headquarters | Coimbatore, Kongu Nadu, India |
Official language | Tamil |
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Origins and platform
The organization was founded in 1988 at Chennai. In 2009 it launched its own political party, the Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam[1] (also referred to as the Kongunadu Munnetra Peravai).[2].The organization is known for its strong stance against inter-caste hypogamy.The head of its youth wing 'Dheeran Chinnamalai Peravai',Kongu Yuvaraj was accused of murder of a Dalit boy.[3]
References
- "Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Kongu Vellala Gounders launch party". The Hindu. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- "Tamil Nadu / Coimbatore News : Looking to create a Kongu stronghold". The Hindu. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- https:www.thenewsminute.com/article/murder-which-shook-tamil-nadu-gokulraj%25E2%2580%2599s-death-yuvaraj%25E2%2580%2599s-surrender-all-you-need-know-35081%3famp
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