<P> Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth - seekers' Society) is a social reform society founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, India, on 24 September 1873 . Its purpose was to liberate the less privileged in the then prevailing society such as women, Shudra, and Dalit from exploitation and oppression . </P> <P> Phule established Satyashodhak Samaj with the ideals of human well - being, happiness, unity, equality, and easy religious principles and rituals . A Pune - based newspaper, Deenbandhu, provided the voice for the views of the Samaj . </P>

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