REVISITING EARLY REFORMERS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO USE OF MEDIA AND FOLK ART AND ITS RELEVANCE IN TODAY’S TIMES

Abstract

Social transformation refers to the significant and long-term changes that reshape the values, structures, and practices of a society. Such change is often driven not only by well-known reformers but also by many contributors whose efforts have remained largely unrecognized. This study aims to highlight the invaluable yet overlooked contributions of Gopal Baba Walangkar, Shivram Janba Kamble, and Kisan Faguji Bansode, who played an essential role in advancing the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity. Through their sustained efforts, writings, and activism, they challenged social inequalities and worked toward creating a more just and equitable society. By bringing attention to their work, this research attempts to acknowledge their role in the broader process of social change and to emphasize the importance of recognizing every voice that has contributed to societal transformation.