Overview

• Deepak Tilak died at his Pune residence on July 16 at age 78 from age-related ailments.
• His mortal remains were displayed for public homage at Tilakwada from 8 am to 11 am before cremation at Vaikunth Crematorium around noon.
• He served as chancellor of Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth and trustee-editor of Kesari, carrying forward the legacy of freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
• He was honored with the Japanese Government’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation for advancing Japanese language studies in India.
• Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other political figures expressed condolences, praising his stewardship of the Tilak family heritage.