M. G. Ranade

Rao Bahadur Mahadev Govind Ranade (1842?1901), known as Nyayamurti Ranade, was an influential Indian scholar, social reformer, and judge. A founding member of the Indian National Congress, he held various roles, including membership in the Bombay Legislative Council and Finance Committee. As a calm optimist, he played a key role in establishing social and religious reform organizations like Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. Ranade, a judge of the Bombay High Court, advocated for humanizing, equalizing, and spiritualizing Indian society.