Who among the following founded the Marathi newspaper ‘Kesari’ ?

The Marathi newspaper 'Kesari' was founded in 1881 by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak [3]. Established in Pune, it served as a powerful medium to educate the masses about colonial oppression and spread nationalist ideas [2]. While Tilak was the primary figure associated with its long-term success and editorial direction, the newspaper was originally started as a cooperative effort involving associates like Vishnushastri Chiplunkar and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. Tilak simultaneously ran an English newspaper called 'Mahratta' [3]. Through 'Kesari', Tilak articulated the discontent of the lower middle classes, peasants, and workers, advocating for 'Swaraj' (self-rule) [2]. His writings in the paper were so influential in challenging British authority that he was often referred to as the 'Father of Indian Unrest' and faced multiple sedition charges.

Sources

1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 1: Sources for the History of Modern India > Newspapers and Journals > p. 9
2. [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 29: Development of Indian Press > Development of Indian Press ✫ 559 > p. 559
3. [2] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 1: Rise of Nationalism in India > d) Contributions of Early Nationalists (1885–1915) > p. 11