Demonstration over Education Bill, Kerala, India

Jun. 06, 1959 - Five killed As Police Open Fire on Demonstrators. Society Favours Closing Of Educational Institutions: Five persons were killed and about 30 including a number of policemen were injured when police opened fire at Ankamali, 25 miles from Ernakulam in Kerala State. This is said to be the first grave consequence of the direct action campaign sponsored by the opposition parties with the avowed intention of ousting the Communist ministry of Kerala. Demonstrations have been held in various parts of the State. Photo shows scene during the Nair Service Society demonstration in Changanacherry, Kerala State in India. This society is in favour of closing the educational institutions until the Education Bill of the Government is revised

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