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Did Tilak advocate for the use of Hindi as the national language?

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Contrary to popular belief, Bal Gangadhar Tilak did not advocate for Hindi to be the national language of India. Rather, he was a staunch supporter of the Swadeshi movement and believed in the importance of preserving and promoting India's indigenous languages and cultural heritage. Tilak strongly advocated for the use of Marathi, his native language, and other regional languages as a means of fostering national unity and pride.
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