Birth anniversaries of Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad observed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries on 23 July 2026.
Summary
Prime Minister Modi described Lokmanya Tilak as a towering figure of the freedom struggle who awakened nationalism and popularised Indian culture through his efforts and writings. Prime Minister Modi said Chandra Shekhar Azad's fearless courage and patriotism hold a proud place in the history of the freedom struggle and inspired countless young Indians. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid floral tributes to Tilak.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 July – birth anniversaries
- Leaders remembered
- Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak; Chandra Shekhar Azad
- Tributes
- PM Narendra Modi; Speaker Om Birla (to Tilak)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
23 July marks the birth anniversary of which two freedom fighters, to whom the Prime Minister paid tributes in 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad
The PM paid tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries on 23 July.