As
a regular monthly feature library will be displaying books on Bal Gangadhar Tilak to
mark his birth anniversary on 23rd July.
Bal
Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social
reformer and lawyer who helped lay the foundation for India’s Independence. Two
weekly newspapers namely KESARI and the MAHRATTA were started by him which
contributed significantly to awaken the political consciousness of the people.
He was conferred with the honorary title of "Lokmanya”.
Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj" (self-rule) and a strong radical
in Indian consciousness. His famous quote, "Swaraj
is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well-remembered in India even today.
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| Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
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