India Remembers Icons of Independence: Tributes to Tilak and Azad

In a solemn ceremony at the Parliament premises, top Indian leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, paid tribute to the legendary freedom fighters Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries. The commemorations highlighted their invaluable contributions to the Indian independence movement.

Congress President Kharge lauded Chandra Shekhar Azad on social media platform X, quoting him on religious tolerance and brotherhood. He described Azad as an immortal martyr, whose ultimate sacrifice for India's freedom continues to inspire generations. Kharge's tribute to Tilak praised his intellectual leadership and founding of the Indian Home Rule League.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also honored both leaders, commending Tilak's commitment to knowledge and national service, and Azad's valor and leadership. Modi acknowledged Tilak's nationalist reform efforts and Azad's unwavering resolve in the fight for India's freedom, underscoring their roles in shaping modern India. Born in 1856, Tilak was pivotal in opposing British rule, while Azad, born in 1906, redefined youthful courage through his revolutionary actions. Their legacies endure as pillars of the nation's history.

(With inputs from agencies.)