Vitthal_Ramji_Shinde--Swami_Vivekananda

Vitthal Ramji Shinde (23 April 1873 – 2 January 1944) was a social and religious reformer in Maharashtra, India. He was prominent among the liberal thinkers and reformists in India, prior to its independence. He has been recognised as a social reformer and an activist fighting for greater equality in Indian society. He is particularly noted for opposing the practice of 'untouchability', and for championing support and education for 'untouchables', such as Dalits.