Explain the role of Satyashodhak Samaj in Social transformation of Maharashtra.
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Phule established Satyashodhak Samaj with the ideals of human well-being, happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals.[2] A Pune-based newspaper, Deenbandhu, provided the voice for the views of the Samaj..
The main objective of Satyashodhak Samaj was to stop the discrimination of lower castes and to provide education to them.
Jyotiba Phule founded Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 in Maharashtra.
Jyotiba Phule saw the discrimination and exploitation of the lower castes in the state and also the illiteracy spreading among the people. To change the current scenario he started spreading awareness and provided people with proper education.
The samaj never discriminated anyone on the basis of caste and religion. Membership of this samaj was open to all castes and religions.
By providing education and stopping the discrimination the Satyashodhak Samaj helped the social transformation in Maharashtra.