Radical orthodox and modern the content and character of tilaks nationalism
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Throughout recorded history, Indian society has been plagued by many social evils such as the caste system, child marriage, prohibition of widow remarriage, sati, denial of education to the lower caste people, prohibitions upon public access to a variety of people, and many more. The Shudra, Atishudra, and all women lived in a lot of superstition and darkness in the world. As a result, a vast majority of Indian people remained backward and suffered in the economic, social, cultural, and political sectors. These types of problems were very dangerous to the integrity of the people of India. If India wanted to live with integrity at the global level as a nation then, all men and women had to have equal rights. Therefore many nationalist leaders tried to come on one platform and get together as a group to provide solidarity for all people of India. Tilak was one of those who dedicated their life to Indian freedom. To give a sense of togetherness to all people of India. Some nationalist leaders started socio-political reform movements in modern India. They had addressed the issue of
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newlineeradication of social evils in an attempt to reform and modernize Indian society. Notwithstanding such efforts, these evils continue to haunt Indian society, assuming newer dimensions.
newlineUnless India applies democratic values in the social, political, and economic sectors of life, India would not become integrated as a nation. So India must create social, political, and economic democracy as well. Political and economic democracy cannot survive without a healthy base of social democracy. Tilak promoted unity and integrity among the Indian people and made political reform part of his nationalist agenda. Tilak says, Firstly, India wants to gain political freedom that will solve all social problems. On the other hand, some nationalist leaders were saying that if India achieved only political freedom, then again slavery would take place in a new platform. Tilak played a significant role in the Indian National Movement and the Indian Renaissa