Question Q.13GS1GS2

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule's reformist ideas played a significant role in shaping the social foundation of the Indian freedom movement. Elaborate.

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Mahatma Jyotrao Phule is a towering personality of [India's] reform movement in India, especially [Pune], having massive ramifications for the social foundation of freedom movement. Reformist ideas of Phule: (1) Establishing the 'truth' among all. (2) He enshrined in [Self-made truths]. (3) Education for all. (4) One of the earliest promoters of the modern RTE. (5) Women empowerment. (6) Married [Savitribai Phule] - another stalwart in human women's rights. (7) Promoted widows remarriage by associating with [Vidyavak Vriddhi Samaj].

5Resonant caste discrimination: Openly condemned caste discrimination. Role in shaping the social foundation: (1) Women: Mobilised women through [education] and empowerment initiatives for men. (2) Students: Through literacy works like 'Gulamgiri', he promoted enlightenment of youth to socio-political realities. (3) The marginalised: The social foundation of freedom movement had much to wake to 'caste empowerment' lovers of Mahatma Jyotrao Phule. (7) The bourgeoisie: Phule also advocated equitable distribution of resources, bringing the capitalist class into the fray of nation's movement. (6) Religious harmony: Phule and his wife openly nurtured religious hatred and bigotry. It was their effort that led to massive muslim participation in the Non-conjugal uplifted movement. (6) Bowing other reformers: From [Legal] [Low Domicile] to Rammohan Nabbas everyone was influenced by Phule, helping establish a solid philosophical foundation for India's freedom movement. Phule's legacy continues to thrive as we face the multi-projected challenge of Caste and communal discord today.

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Phule's legacy continues to thrive as we face the multi-projected challenge of Caste and communal discord today.

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ABHISHEK CHAUHAN

AIR 1022025

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Indian Independence Movement

Social Reformers

Jyotirao Phule's Reformist Ideas

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