Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute to Lokmanya Tilak on death anniversary

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday paid floral tributes to Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularly known as Lokmanya Tilak on his 96th death anniversary in Mumbai.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis pays homage to freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak on his 95th death anniversary at Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai. All pics/PTI

Fadnavis inaugurated the Lokmanya Mahotsav organised by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs. The Mahotsav is a part of the centenary year celebrations of Tilak's famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright'.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis (R) inaugurating 'Surajya Rath' on the 95th death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak at YB Chavan Center

On the occasion, Fadnavis released an information booklet on the Mahotsav. He appealed to practice the teachings of Tilak. "Swarajya slogan had a huge impact on people's mind and changed the thought of defeat... Now its high time that we convert Swarajya into Surajya," Fadnavis said.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis (2nd R) along with his cabinet colleagues releasing a book

"We all must understand and always act keeping in mind our role that's needed for Surajya," he said, while declaring this year as 'Surajya Varsh'.

The chief minister also flagged off a 'Swarjya Rath' to spread Tilak's teachings.