Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award on August 1, 2023, in recognition of his supreme leadership and for awakening the feeling of patriotism among citizens. The award will be given by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Samiti, Pune, on the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak.
The Lokmanya Tilak National Award is a prestigious award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of public service, education, social work, and other areas. Previous recipients of the award include former President APJ Abdul Kalam, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and industrialist Ratan Tata.
Modi is the first sitting Prime Minister to be conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award. The award is a recognition of his leadership in transforming India into a global power and his efforts to promote nationalism and patriotism among citizens.
Modi has been a vocal advocate of Tilak’s ideology of “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.” He has often quoted Tilak’s speeches and writings to inspire Indians to work for the betterment of the country.
In a statement, the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Samiti said that Modi was chosen for the award for his “outstanding contribution to nation-building and for his commitment to the ideals of Lokmanya Tilak.”
The award will be presented to Modi by the President of the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Samiti, Dr. Deepak Tilak, on August 1, 2023, at a function in Pune.
Modi’s conferral with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award is a fitting tribute to his leadership and his commitment to the ideals of Tilak. It is a recognition of his contribution to making India a strong and prosperous nation.
His leadership in transforming India into a global power. His efforts to promote nationalism and patriotism among citizens and commitment to the ideals of Tilak, such as “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.”
The award is a significant recognition of Modi’s achievements and his commitment to making India a better place. It is a reminder of the importance of Tilak’s ideals and the need to continue to work for the betterment of the country.