T Rangaiah, a great Badaga Leader

Mr. T Rangaiah

(13 Mar 1941 – 12 Sep 2024)

Former Vice Chairman, Tea Board

Former President, Young Badaga Association

Former General Secretary, Federation of Badaga Association

Former President Bought Leaf Tea Factories

Former President, Small Tea Growers

Former President, Lions Club of Nilgiris

Rangaiah was a soft spoken and well known Badaga leader from Kothiben Village, near Bengal Mattam. He had held many important positions and has done a lot for the people of Nilgiris, specially Badagas. I had known him personally and found him to be very knowledgeable, humble and unassuming. He had shared many anecdotes about Badagas and Rao Bahadur HB Ari Gowder. He graduated from Madras Christian College, Chennai.

In his sad demise on 13 Sep 2024, we have lost a great Badaga Leader.

At the funeral, people from various walks of life, be it Badagas from the surrounding villages of Kothiben & Kundah, UPASI, Tea Board, Medical field, mentioned about his contribution to all.

Our deep condolences to Harmesh, Jithender, Deena, Jeffery and other family members.

May his soul Rest In Peace !

(Wg Cdr Bellie Jayaprakash)