India observed Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti on July 23, 2026 — the 170th birth anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak (born July 23, 1856, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra). Tilak was one of India's greatest freedom fighters, social reformers, and political leaders — known as 'Lokmanya' (Revered by the People). His famous declaration 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' became a rallying cry for independence. He launched Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English) newspapers, popularised Ganesh Chaturthi as a community festival, and co-founded the Indian Home Rule League (1916). He died on August 1, 1920.
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Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti 2026 Observed on July 23 — 170th Birth Anniversary; 'Swaraj is My Birthright' Freedom Fighter
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- India observed Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti on July 23, 2026 — the 170th birth anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak (born July 23, 1856, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra)
- Tilak was one of India's greatest freedom fighters, social reformers, and political leaders — known as 'Lokmanya' (Revered by the People)
- His famous declaration 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' became a rallying cry for independence
- He launched Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English) newspapers, popularised Ganesh Chaturthi as a community festival, and co-founded the Indian Home Rule League (1916)
- He died on August 1, 1920
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• Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti: July 23, 2026 — 170th birth anniversary; born July 23, 1856, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra • Famous quote: 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' • Founded: Kesari (Marathi) + Mahratta (English) newspapers; popularised Ganesh Chaturthi • Co-founded: Indian Home Rule League (1916, with Annie Besant); died August 1, 1920
