In 1917, Madras Presidency Association was formed which demanded separate representation for the lower castes in the legislature.
Madras Presidency Association was a faction within the Indian National Congress.
While Justice Party championed the cause of non-Brahmins in Madra’s presidency, non-Brahmins within the Congress party founded Madras Presidency Association.
The Justice movement in Madras Presidency was started by C.N. Mudaliar, T.M. Nair, and P. Tyagaraja to secure jobs and representation for the non-brahmins in the legislature.
Madras Presidency Association