April 11

Ferdinand Lassalle (1825–1864) was a German philosopher, jurist, and early socialist leader. He played a pivotal role in the development of the German working-class movement and founded the General German Workers' Association in 1863. Lassalle advocated for universal suffrage and economic reforms to improve workers' conditions. His writings on political theory influenced later socialist thinkers across Europe. Although his life was cut short in a duel, his ideas laid the groundwork for the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

Jyotirao Phule (1827–1890) was an Indian scholar, philosopher, and pioneering social reformer from Maharashtra. He campaigned against caste discrimination and promoted women's education, founding some of India's first schools for girls. Phule and his wife Savitribai worked tirelessly to uplift the oppressed Dalit community through education and advocacy. His seminal work 'Gulamgiri' critiqued the caste system and called for social equality. Phule's legacy endures in modern India's ongoing pursuit of social justice and inclusive education.