Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award, named after...
Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award, named after the revolutionary freedom fighter and nationalist.
The Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust will formally present the award to Modi in Pune on August 1.
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (July 23, 1856 – August 1, 1920) was among the Lal-Bal-Pal trio of nationalists.
President of the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust Deepak Tilak, stated that the award would be given on August 1, which is the 103rd death anniversary of Tilak. This would be the 41st edition of the award.
"India climbed the ladder of progress under the supreme leadership of the prime minister under the concept of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Modi awakened the feeling of patriotism among citizens and put India on the global map. Considering his perseverance and efforts, and highlighting his work, the trustees of the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust have unanimously selected him for this award," a release stated.
On the other hand, the award ceremony's chief guest is NCP founder-president Sharad Pawar. Others who are scheduled to be present include Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar.
The others who have received this prestigious award include Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh, Sharad Pawar, Rahul Bajaj, and Cyrus Poonawalla.
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