On the occasion of Veer Savarkar’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the Hindutva ideologue for his dedication to serving the motherland.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his respect for Veer Savarkar, recognizing his unwavering commitment to the nation. “Veer Savarkar Ji, through his influential ideas, ignited the spirit of patriotism in millions of young individuals and reinforced the sense of unity and cultural identity.
He embraced the principles of nationalism and vehemently opposed appeasement policies. Despite enduring countless hardships inflicted by the British, his determination for his homeland remained unshaken. Veer Savarkar ji dedicated every moment of his life to the nation and initiated a public awareness campaign against social evils like untouchability. I pay tribute to a true patriot and a visionary, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar ji, on his birth anniversary,” Shah wrote in a post on X.
About Veer Savarkar:
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Veer Savarkar, was born in Nashik on May 28, 1883. He was a versatile individual, being a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, and writer, and is famous for introducing the term ‘Hindutva’. He formulated the ideology of Hindutva and is considered an inspiration by politicians who support this concept.
Savarkar played a crucial role in the ‘Hindu Mahasabha’ and began his participation in the freedom movement during his high school years. He continued his activism while studying at Fergusson College in Pune, where he was greatly influenced by the radical Nationalist leader, Lokmanya Tilak. While pursuing legal studies in the United Kingdom, Savarkar associated with organizations like India House and the Free India Society.
As a prolific writer, Savarkar wrote books advocating revolutionary methods to achieve complete Indian independence. One of his notable works, ‘The Indian War of Independence’, which detailed the 1857 ‘Sepoy Mutiny’ or the First War of Independence, was prohibited by the British colonial authorities.