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AnalysisGatewayHThursday, 17 September 2026

Tilak and Swaraj

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Summary

Ganesh Chaturthi festivities began in Mumbai on September 14 and continue till September 25, when the city’s beloved elephant-headed God and Remover of Obstacles is immersed in the sea. Revolutionary freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak introduced the festival with its public worship to rouse the masses against British colonial rule. The revolutionary and the messaging of the festival continue to hold meaning in contemporary India. The post Tilak and Swaraj appeared first on Gateway House.

Key Facts

TypeAnalysis
SourceGateway House
PublishedThursday, 17 September 2026
Affected Population~500 million urban residents, 8,000+ cities/towns

Key Numbers

PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Metro rail: 900+ km operational
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year

Key Authorities

Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities MissionMinistry of Jal ShaktiCPCBCGWB

Key Stakeholders

Urban ResidentsMunicipal CorporationsReal Estate DevelopersRural HouseholdsUrban Water UtilitiesFarmers (Irrigation)

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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