Correct option is D
The statement, "We will get nothing by appealing to or shouting hoarse in the ears of the British Bureaucracy in India," was made by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent freedom fighter and nationalist leader. He was known for his assertive stance against British colonial rule and is famously remembered for his radical approach compared to the more moderate faction of the Indian National Congress. His message reflects his belief that mere appeals to the British would not yield any significant change and that more forceful actions were necessary to achieve independence.
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1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was called "Lokmanya," which means "accepted by the people as a leader."
2. He was a strong advocate of Swaraj (self-rule) and declared, "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it."
3. Tilak played a key role in the Swadeshi movement, urging people to boycott British goods and promote Indian-made products.
4. He was associated with the extremist faction of the Indian National Congress, which differed from the moderate faction led by leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
5. He also started two weeklies, "Kesari" in Marathi and "Mahratta" in English, which became powerful tools for spreading nationalist ideas.
6. He was imprisoned multiple times by the British, including being exiled to Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) for six years (1908-1914).