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[edit] The name
The name should be Jyotirao Phule, in line with naming conventions. The Mahatma bit is a title, sometimes given, and not so widely used in his case. Imc 10:10, 12 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Introduction
I would like to add the following content to the Introduction section
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule (Marathi : ) was an activist, thinker, social reformer and revolutionary from Maharashtra in the nineteenth century. His remarkable influence was apparent in fields like education, agriculture, caste system, women and widow upliftment and removal of untouchability. He is most known in society for his efforts to educate women and the lower castes. He, after educating his wife, opened the first school for girls in India in August 1848.
In September, 1873, Jyotirao, along with this followers, formed the 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' (Society of Seekers of Truth) with Jyotirao as its first president and treasurer. The main objective of the organisation was to liberate the Shudras and Ati Shudras and to prevent their exploitation by the Brahmins.
For his fight to attain equal rights for peasants and the lower caste and his contribution to the field of education he is regarded as one of the most important figure in social reform movement in Maharashtra.
Objections, if any, can be discussed. (Flewovercuckoo 13:58, 5 March 2007 (UTC))
