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Describe the role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the Anti-Partition and Home Rule Movements.
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak played a significant role in the Anti-Partition and Home Rule Movements.
His Role in the Anti-Partition Movement —
- Partition of Bengal gave him a big opportunity to expose evil designs of the government.
- Leaders like Tilak, Bipin Chandra and Lajpat Rai transformed the anti-partition movement into a Movement for Swaraj.
His Role in the Home Rule Movement —
- The year 1916 saw the establishment of the Home Rule Leagues in Madras (Chennai) and Maharashtra.
- The two Leagues were led by Mrs. Besant and Tilak respectively.
- Together they launched the Home Rule Movement which infused the nation with new strength and vigour.
- Tilak's contribution made him a hero of the masses.
- He earned the epithet 'Lokmanya' (respected by the people) and was almost worshipped as a God.
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