Bal Gangadhar Tilak: The Man Who Made Indians Believe in Themselves

Tilak was famously called the "Father of Indian Unrest" by Britishers due to his boldness and fiery speeches against colonial rule

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His iconic slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” became the battle cry of the Indian independence movement

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Through his newspapers, Kesari (Marathi) and The Mahratta (English), Tilak spread awareness and awakened the masses

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Tilak believed in strengthening Indian society through education. He co-founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884

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Tilak revived Ganesh Chaturthi and Shivaji Jayanti as public festivals to unite people and spark nationalism

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Tilak led the Extremist wing of the Indian National Congress, pushing for direct action and self-rule, unlike the moderates

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Tilak was imprisoned multiple times, including a six-year term in Mandalay, Burma, for sedition—but never gave up

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While in prison, he wrote Gita Rahasya, interpreting the Bhagavad Gita as a call for action and duty, not renunciation

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Tilak passed away on 1st August 1920, but his legacy as a fierce patriot and visionary continues to inspire generations

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