Which leader said 'Swarajya is my birthright and I shall have it'?

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The correct answer is Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Key Points

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a prominent Indian nationalist leader and freedom fighter.
He is famously known for his quote, "Swarajya is my birthright and I shall have it," which inspired many during the Indian independence movement.
Tilak was one of the first leaders to advocate for complete independence (Swarajya) from British rule.
He played a significant role in the Indian National Congress and was a part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, which were key figures in the early nationalist movement.

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was also a scholar and educator who promoted the use of education as a means to strengthen the nationalist movement.
He founded the Deccan Education Society to promote education among the Indian masses.
Tilak was also a journalist and used his writings to spread his nationalist ideas, editing newspapers like Kesari and Maratha.
He was imprisoned several times by the British authorities for his activities and writings that were deemed seditious.
Tilak's efforts were instrumental in laying the groundwork for the mass movements that followed, leading to India's independence in 1947.