A. J. John

The turning point in John's life came when he plunged into freedom struggle after abandoning his bright future in his profession.

He was in the forefront of the historic Abstention Movement which rocked Travancore for some time; an agitation against social injustice staged by the weaker sections and backward classes for proportionate representations in government service.

The ministry lost confidence motion due to the withdrawal of support from the T.T.N.C.

[1] He also served as Speaker of the first Travancore Legislative Assembly in 1948, and as Minister in all subsequent ministries up to 1956.

[2] AJ John was appointed Governor of Madras State in 1956 and continued in that office until his death.