Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes to legendary freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries.

Saluting Indian nationalist and freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet, Lokmanya Tilak shook the foundation of British rule by demanding complete Independence. He said the story of his courage, struggle, and dedication in the freedom movement will always inspire people.

While remembering revolutionary freedom fighter Chand Shekhar Azad fondly, the Prime Minister called him a gallant son of 'Bharat Mata' and a remarkable man. In a tweet, Mr Modi said the story of his sacrifice to protect the motherland will always inspire the countrymen. He was also a futuristic thinker, and dreamt of a strong and just India, said the Prime Minister.