PM Modi honors Veer Savarkar's legacy on Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, saying his sacrifice and dedication will guide India's development. Amit Shah also remembered Savarkar's courage and contribution, which was unforgettable in the freedom struggle.
New Delhi: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary, calling him a "true son of Mother India". PM Modi praised Veer Savarkar's role in India's fight for independence, stating that the nation will always remember his unwavering bravery and efforts. He mentioned that Savarkar's sacrifice and commitment to the nation will keep inspiring the progress towards a developed India.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary. Despite enduring severe tortures from the foreign regime, Savarkar's commitment to his homeland remained unwavering. The nation will always remember his remarkable bravery and perseverance during the fight for independence. His dedication and sacrifice for the nation will remain an inspiration in the quest to build a prosperous India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary. In his 'X' post, Amit Shah said, "Swatantryaveer Savarkar ji, who crossed the height of courage and restraint for the freedom of the motherland, made an unforgettable contribution in making national interest pan-India consciousness. Savarkar, who made the freedom struggle of 1857 historic with his writings, could not be deterred even by the harsh torture of the British. On his Jayanti, on behalf of a grateful nation, we pay our heartfelt tributes to Veer Savarkar ji, who devoted his entire life to freeing Indian society from the curse of untouchability and tying it together in the strong thread of unity. "
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, widely recognized as Veer Savarkar, was born on May 28, 1883, in Nashik. He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, and writer, and is credited with introducing the term 'Hindutva'. Savarkar was also a key member of the 'Hindu Mahasabha'. He began engaging in the freedom movement during his high school years and persisted in his involvement while attending Fergusson College in Pune.
He was significantly inspired by the nationalist leader Lokmanya Tilak. During his law studies in the United Kingdom, he engaged with organizations like India House and the Free India Society. He authored books advocating revolutionary tactics for attaining full Indian independence. One of his works, 'The Indian War of Independence', focused on the 'Sepoy Mutiny' of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence, was banned by the British colonial authorities.