M. C. Veerabahu Pillai

M. C. Veerabahu Pillai (19 May 1903 – 15 April 1976) was an Indian lawyer, businessman, and politician from Tamil Nadu, who served in the first Lok Sabha of independent India; he was also an independence activist.

Early life M. C. Veerabahu was born to M. Chidambaram Pillai and Gomathi Ammal at Thoothukudi on 19 May 1903. His family was involved in Export Business to Colombo. Veerabahu was related to the prominent freedom fighter V. O. Chidambaram Pillai. At a very early age, Veerabahu was involved in Indian independence movement.

Independence activism Prior to Indian independence, Veerabahu sacrificed his law career to participate in Mahatma Gandhi's struggle.

After independence, he served in the first Lok Sabha of independent India. Despite his contributions, he chose not to take a pension for freedom fighters, managing his family expenses through his ancestral property and income.

Legacy He died on 15 April 1976 at age 72.