It was the first systematically organized agitation in Kerala against orthodoxy to secure the rights of the depressed classes.

He persuaded the Government to provide scholarships, fee concessions and a number of other incentives for the education of children from the depressed classes.

He strongly opposed to the sub-caste barriers amongst the depressed classes.

He arranged community dinners and invited to all people of depressed classes divided in various sub-castes.

This conference passed the resolution to have separate electorates for the depressed classes.

Babu Hardas left a significant impact on the depressed classes even after his death.

He claimed the Bill was meant to prevent exploitation of the depressed classes.

This social profile indicates that cattle stealing was not primarily a crime of the depressed classes.

For the depressed classes he started a night school and the Chamar Sabha.

His greatest contribution was to remove the practice of untouchability and bring about equality to the depressed classes in Indian society.