165th Birth anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

165th Birth anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak celebrated on 23rd June 2021. He was called "The father of the Indian unrest", conferred with the title of Lokmanya, which means "accepted by the people as a leader". The father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi, called him "The Maker of Modern India". 

• In 1890, Tilak became a member of the Indian National Congress. He was opposed to its moderate stance, especially in the battle for self-government.
• Tilak helped found the All India Home Rule League in 1916–18, with G. S. Khaparde and Annie Besant. he focused on the Home Rule League, which sought self-rule.​
• Tilak started two Paper Kesari  in Marathi and Mahratta in English.

Sources :  PIB