With Sharad Pawar on dais, PM Modi receives Lokmanya Tilak Award
The award, according to the organisers, honours his extraordinary leadership, which helped India move up the progress ladder.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Maharashtra’s Pune, on the 103rd death anniversary of freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
The award, according to the organisers, honours his extraordinary leadership, which helped India move up the progress ladder.
Expressing his gratitude, the Indian leader said, “This is a memorable moment for me. Lokmanya Tilak had a unique ability to identify young talents, Veer Savarkar was one such example.”
During the event, he shared the stage with Sharad Pawar and also held a candid conversation with the NCP chief.
Despite requests from members of the opposition INDIA alliance, Pawar decided to share the stage with Modi. The INDIA alliance members were concerned about the optics of such a move, especially when they are attempting to present a united front against the BJP.
Even though some MPs tried to dissuade Pawar from attending the occasion, he remained firm in his decision to grace the event.
The esteemed Lokmanya Tilak National Award
The Lokmanya Tilak Award was set up in 1983 and is presented by the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust every year on 1 August to honour the memory of the freedom fighter. The award recognises individuals who have contributed to the advancement and development of the country.
During the early 20th century, Lokmanya Tilak played a significant role in the fight for freedom in India. A staunch advocate of Indian self-rule (Swarajya), Bal Gangadhar Tilak was instrumental in mobilising the populace.
PM Modi will become the 41st recipient of the award, which comes with a memento and citation, in appreciation for his exceptional leadership and his work promoting patriotism among citizens, according to the trust.
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