**Summary:**
On July 23, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Lokmanya Tilak on his birth anniversary. In a statement released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi and a post on X, the Prime Minister recognized Tilak as a pioneering leader who played a vital role in kindling the spirit of India's freedom movement. Modi also highlighted Tilak's belief in the power of knowledge and service to others. The Release ID for this announcement is 2147109.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India, responsible for supporting the Prime Minister in their duties.
Lokmanya Tilak: Indian nationalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and independence activist.
Narendra Modi: The current Prime Minister of India.
Delhi: National capital territory of India.
India: The Republic of India, a country in South Asia.
Indias freedom movement: Refers to the historical movement for independence in India from British rule.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays tributes to Lokmanya Tilak on
his birth anniversary
Posted On: 23 JUL 2025 9:41AM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Lokmanya Tilak on his birth anniversary. "He
was a pioneering leader who played a vital role in kindling the spirit of India’s freedom movement with
unwavering conviction", Shri Modi stated.
In a X post, the Prime Minister said;
“Remembering Lokmanya Tilak on his birth anniversary. He was a pioneering leader who played a vital role
in kindling the spirit of India’s freedom movement with unwavering conviction. He was also an outstanding
thinker who believed in the power of knowledge and serving others."
Remembering Lokmanya Tilak on his birth anniversary. He was a pioneering leader who played a
vital role in kindling the spirit of India’s freedom movement with unwavering conviction. He was also
an outstanding thinker who believed in the power of knowledge and serving others.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2025
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(Release ID: 2147109)