Lahuji Raghoji Salve
Lahuji Raghoji Salve (14 November, 1794 – 17 February 1881), was an Dalit activist and social reformer.
Early life
He was born into Mang community near Purandar in the Maharashtra state of India. Lahuji is also referred to as "Lahujibuwa Mang" and is father was Raghoji Salve and mother Vithabai.
He learnt wrestling from his father and he became an expert wrestler, which eventually conferred him the title of ‘Vastaad’ (or master) and he also owned a gymnasium at Ganj peth in Pune.
Movement
Lahuji also taught martial arts to many reknowed people and also acted as a mentor preaching the need for Indian freedom from British Raj and the upliftment of untouchables. Lahuji got acquainted with Jyotirao Phule’s work for the liberation of depressed classes by educating them and joined his Satyashodhak Samaj.[1]
Krantiveer Lahuji Valsad Salve Memorial at Sangamwadi in Pune is also under construction.[2]
References
- "Remembering Lahuji Raghoji Salve". Velivada. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- "Standing committee approves Rs 20 cr for Krantiveer Lahuji Valsad Salve memorial in Sangamwadi". Hindustan Times. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2020.