YIF Class Of 2027
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative (BA LLB), Government Law College,Salem Tamilnadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
Gopalakrishnan is a public speaker and lawyer from Kalipatti, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, passionate about social justice and good governance. Hailing from a government school, he became the first lawyer from his village, bridging rural realities with global aspirations through interdisciplinary learning. Since childhood, he has used speech and debate competitions to highlight structural issues and amplify marginalised voices. As a student reporter for Vikatan magazine, he explored ground realities in politics, society, economy, and education, while activism exposed him to power dynamics and human rights violations. A lover of socio-centric cinema, art, literature, and cultural exchange, he travels to celebrate life’s diversity.