K. Varadachari (16 July 1890 – 1 January 1963) was an Indian lawyer, freedom fighter, and politician.
| K. Varadachari | |
| Other Names: | Kidambi Varadachari |
| Birth Date: | 16 July 1890 |
| Party: | Indian National Congress |
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. 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.
Varadachari joined the Chittoor Bar in 1918, initially practicing under B. Muniswamy Naidu before establishing his own practice. He also served as the president of the Chittoor Advocates Association.
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. He played an active role in promoting Khadi, uplifting Harijans, implementing prohibition, and conducting rural reconstruction work in the Chittoor district from 1922 onwards.
In 1935, Varadachari led the Congress Party in the District Board of Chittoor and became a member of the All India Congress Committee. He served as a member of the Madras Legislative Assembly of the composite Madras State from 1937 to 1955.
K. Varadachari died on 1 January 1963.[4]