K. Varadachari

K. Varadachari (16 July 1890 – 1 January 1963) was an Indian lawyer, freedom fighter, and politician.

K. Varadachari
Born	(1890-07-16)16 July 1890
Died	1 January 1963(1963-01-01) (aged 72)
Other names	Kidambi Varadachari
Political party	Indian National Congress

Early life and education

K. Varadachari, son of Kidambi Srinivasachari, was born on 16 July 1890.^[1] He studied at Tirupathi Devasthanam Hindu High School and Pachiappa's High School in Madras.^[1] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Madras Christian College in 1913 and subsequently earned his Bachelor of Law (B.L., now known as LL.B) from Madras Law College.^[1]

Legal career

Varadachari joined the Chittoor Bar in 1918, initially practicing under B. Muniswamy Naidu before establishing his own practice.^[1] He also served as the president of the Chittoor Advocates Association.

Political career

Varadachari began his political career as a congressman in 1919, becoming deeply involved in the organisational work of the Indian National Congress.^[2] An ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi, he named two of his sons K.S. Gandhi and K.V.K. Gandhi.^[3]

In 1920, Varadachari was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for his participation in the Non-Cooperation Movement.^[3] He played an active role in promoting Khadi, uplifting Harijans, implementing prohibition, and conducting rural reconstruction work in the Chittoor district from 1922 onwards.^[2]

In 1935, Varadachari led the Congress Party in the District Board of Chittoor and became a member of the All India Congress Committee.^[3] He served as a member of the Madras Legislative Assembly of the composite Madras State from 1937 to 1955.^[3]

Death

K. Varadachari died on 1 January 1963.^[4]