Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid solemn tributes to Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries. He recalled their lasting impact on India’s independence movement and their enduring legacy of courage and sacrifice.
Posting on the social media platform, Prime Minister Modi remembered Tilak as ‘a pioneering leader’ who sparked national consciousness with his unwavering resolve.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “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
In a separate message honouring Azad, the Prime Minister posted, “Tributes to Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary. He epitomised unparalleled valour and grit. His role in India’s quest for freedom is deeply valued and motivates our youth to stand up for what is just, with courage and conviction.”
Tributes to Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary. He epitomised unparalleled valour and grit. His role in India’s quest for freedom is deeply valued and motivates our youth to stand up for what is just, with courage and conviction.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2025
Amit Shah Pays Homage
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media to express reverence for both freedom fighters, recognising their pivotal contributions to India’s liberation and nation-building efforts.
“Salutations to the epoch-making leader Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak ji,” Shah wrote, lauding Tilak for steering the freedom movement with the rallying cry of Swaraj.
He highlighted Tilak’s efforts to embed cultural identity into the independence struggle through initiatives like Ganeshotsav and his philosophical work ‘Gita Rahasya’.
स्वराज के उद्घोष से स्वतंत्रता संग्राम को दिशा देने वाले युगपुरुष लोकमान्य बाल गंगाधर तिलक जी को उनकी जयंती पर शत-शत नमन।
बालगंगाधर तिलक जी ने स्वराज की संकल्पना को साकार बनाने के लिए अपना पूरा जीवन समर्पित कर दिया और स्वतंत्रता संग्राम को वैचारिक ऊर्जा देकर अंग्रेजी हुकूमत के… pic.twitter.com/ktSiHGqYYn
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 23, 2025
Shah also paid tribute to Azad, praising his undying commitment to India’s freedom.
Taking to X, Shah posted, “Chandra Shekhar Azad ji ignited a revolution with a spirit of dedication to the freedom of the motherland, which inspired the youth with patriotism, sacrifice, and devotion, shaking the foundations of British rule.”
“Chandra Shekhar Azad ji fought until his last breath, considering the freedom of the motherland as his resolve, and set an ideal example of national service through the sacrifice of his life. Shackles could never bind him; he remained free until his last breath,” the post added.
The Home Minister further added, “On the birth anniversary of the immortal symbol of patriotism, sacrifice, and resolve, the great freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad ji, we pay our respectful homage to him.”
चंद्रशेखर आजाद जी ने मातृभूमि की स्वतंत्रता के प्रति समर्पण की भावना से ऐसी क्रांति का सूत्रपात किया, जिसने युवाओं को देशभक्ति, त्याग और बलिदान के लिए प्रेरित कर अंग्रेजी हुकूमत की जड़ें हिला दीं। चंद्रशेखर आजाद जी मातृभूमि की स्वतंत्रता को संकल्प मानकर अंतिम साँस तक लड़े और अपने… pic.twitter.com/QgXxZHEK8M
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 23, 2025
Legacy of Two Revolutionary Icons
Born on 23 July 1856, Bal Gangadhar Tilak was affectionately known as ‘Lokmanya’ and widely respected as part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio.
The British labelled him ‘The Father of the Indian Unrest’ for his unyielding pursuit of Swaraj and outspoken opposition to colonial rule.
Chandra Shekhar Azad, born exactly fifty years later on 23 July 1906, was a revolutionary figure who reorganised the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) after the death of Ram Prasad Bismil.
He renamed it the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), injecting a new ideological force into the armed freedom struggle.
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