Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jayanti, observed annually on April 11, commemorates the birth anniversary of one of India’s most influential social reformers, Jyotirao Phule. Born in 1827 in Satara, Maharashtra, Phule dedicated his life to challenging caste discrimination, promoting education for all, and advocating for social equality.
Phule’s revolutionary contributions include establishing schools for girls and marginalized communities, alongside his wife, Savitribai Phule, India’s first female teacher. Together, they founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Truth Seekers) to fight caste injustices and promote rational thinking. His literary work, Gulamgiri (Slavery), boldly critiqued Brahminical supremacy and called for the empowerment of oppressed communities.
