Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary on Monday and stated that the nation will always remember him.
“Tributes to Veer Savarkar on his Punya Tithi. India will forever remember his valiant spirit and unwavering dedication to our nation’s freedom and integrity. His contributions inspire us to strive for the development and prosperity of our country”, tweeted PM Modi on X.
Tributes to Veer Savarkar on his Punya Tithi. India will forever remember his valiant spirit and unwavering dedication to our nation's freedom and integrity. His contributions inspire us to strive for the development and prosperity of our country.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2024
Veer Savarkar was a freedom fighter, who was also known for his anti-British movements launched in London. Savarkar was an activist, a reformer and a writer of books banned under the British Raj, Savarkar died on February 26, 1966, after starting a hunger strike a month earlier.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Savarkar “strengthened Bharat’s freedom movement with his thoughts and determination.”
“Every moment of Savarkar ji’s life was devoted to the nation. Even the tortures of Kalapani could not discourage his desire to set free the country. Savarkar ji, who termed untouchability as the biggest hurdle to the country’s development, encouraged people to join the freedom movement with his continuous struggle, powerful speech and timeless thoughts,” Shah said in a post on X.
“The sacrifice and patriotism of the Swatantraveer, who struggled throughout his life will continue to show direction to the coming generations like the Pole Star,” he added.
Meanwhile, BJP president JP Nadda called Savarkar “the great hero of the Bharatiya freedom struggle, the founder of cultural nationalism, representation of unparalleled sacrifice and bravery”.
“His contribution towards the independence and establishment of cultural consciousness in society will always inspire millions of countrymen,” he said.
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