C. Y. Chintamani

Sir C.Y. Chintamani (10 April, 1880 – 1 July, 1941) is an Indian editor, journalist, liberal politician and parliamentarian of early 20th century. He was born on Telugu new year day (ugadi) at Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was called "Pope of Indian Journalism" by Sri V.S. Srinivas Sastry.

He made history at the age of 18 years by becoming the news paper editor of "Vizag Spectator". He also organised 'Indian Herald' and 'Standard'.

He has made great impact as Chief editor of "The Leader" from Allahabad, between 1909 and 1934.

'The liberals' are those people who broke away from the Indian National Congress for they were not prepared to participate in the Non-Cooperation Movement. This core value guided him and his comrades who formed the Liberal Party.

He has done great service as Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

He was invited as special guest to attend the First Round Table Conference at London in 1930-1931.

Mahatma Gandhi and the British administrators and the Indian People were greatly inspired by his editorials.

References

*Indian Politics since the Mutiny: C. Y. Chintamani; Rupa and Co, New Delhi.
*C.Y. Chintamani — The Liberal Editor Politician: Rupa and Co., New Delhi.