He was an Indian social reformer who worked for expanding educational opportunities for the people of lower castes and women in Maharashtra. He launched the Satya Shodhak Samaj, and his wife supported his endeavours for women's education. Identify this person.

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

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Vinobha Bhave

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Babasaheb Ambedkar

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Jyothiba Phule

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The correct option is D Jyothiba Phule
Jyothiba Phule launched the Sathya Shodhak Samaj in 1873 in Maharashtra. Its main aim was to fight Brahmanical hypocrisy and their superior status. This organisation wanted to create a new social system based on freedom, equality, brotherhood, human dignity, and economic justice. His wife, Savitribai Phule, supported his efforts in providing educational opportunities for women.

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