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Did Tilak ever run for office in the Bombay Presidency elections?

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No, Tilak never ran for office in the Bombay Presidency elections. Despite being a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a vocal advocate for Indian self-rule, Tilak believed that direct participation in the electoral process under British colonial rule would compromise his principles and hinder his ability to challenge the system effectively.
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