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In April 1898, leading Syrian
Christians of all sects, formed the Travancore and Cochin Christian Association, to promote their interests and to deal with the discriminatory policies of the government. Barrister Poonen was its first President. In 1899, T. C. Poonen succeeded K. K. Kuruvilla, as the
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In the nineteenth century, the high offices of
Travancore government were reserved for high caste Hindus, because they were also required to supervise the temples and feeding houses (Oottu Puras) for Brahmins. So, T. C. Poonen was refused a government job, in accordance to his merit. Thus, for
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T. C. Poonen died in 1901; but the causes that he and several of his contemporaries stood for, did not. The various socio-political movements that began from late 19th century, transformed
Travancore, and its administration became much more inclusive and representative in the 20th century.
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