V. J. Mathai
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Vettath John Mathai (25 February 1901 – 5 August 1954) also known as "The Lion of Cochin" was a lawyer, banker, politician and plantation owner.
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In this Indian name, the name Vettath John is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mathai.
He is best known for being the first Indian to defeat a European in a democratic election in Indian history. Mathai was a MLA in the Kochi Legislative Council from 1938 to 1945 as representative of the Planters constituency.[1]