Who is described in the following sentences? He was an author from Pune. He used to go in the colonies of the untouchables and teach them. In 1945 he was the president of the function arranged to celebrate 'Ambedkar Jayanti' at Kalyan. He was a supporter of Hinduism from Pune.

The description accurately points to S.M. Mate (Shripad Mahadev Mate). He was a well-known writer and critic from Pune. He was deeply involved in social reform activities, particularly focused on the upliftment of untouchables, and actively worked in Dalit colonies. He was a staunch proponent of Hinduism and Sanskrit, advocating for reforms within the Hindu system to eradicate untouchability. The presidency of the Ambedkar Jayanti function in Kalyan in 1945 is a specific event linked to his public life and reformist activities.