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List of social reformers of India

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Source revisionMar 30, 2026
Entity authorityQ3194689 ↗
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This is a list of social reformers of India.

Social reformers are individuals who actively challenge and seek to change societal norms and structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice. Their work addresses systemic issues such as caste discrimination, gender bias, economic disparity, and access to education and healthcare.

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