New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 remembered freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary and said that his courage, patriotism, and contributions towards social reform would continue to inspire generations.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Remembering Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti. His courage and patriotism will always inspire people. His intellect and emphasis on social reform are also noteworthy.”
Several senior BJP leaders and Chief Ministers also paid tribute to Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Savarkar as a fearless freedom fighter who dedicated his entire life to the service of the nation.
“On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, crores and crores of salutations to him. The fearless warrior of the freedom struggle, Veer Savarkar, dedicated his entire life to the service of the motherland. Through his life and writings, one learns the lesson of unwavering devotion to the nation and its ideology,” Shah said in a post on X. Quoting Savarkar, Shah added, “‘O Motherland! From birth to death, I am yours’–these words of his reflect the boundless love he held for the nation.”
The Home Minister further said that Savarkar’s opposition to social evils like untouchability and his efforts towards social unity would continue to guide people for generations.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid homage to Savarkar, describing him as a nationalist thinker, poet, philosopher and freedom fighter who endured immense hardships for India’s independence. “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar was not only a fiery nationalist thinker but also an eloquent orator, poet, and philosopher. Enduring numerous tortures, he dedicated his all to India’s independence,” Singh said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed Savarkar an “immortal son of Mother India” and said his revolutionary spirit and sacrifices would continue to inspire the country. “His revolutionary consciousness and life of struggle will forever continue to impart to us the invaluable message of dedication, courage, and unwavering resolve in the interest of the nation,” Adityanath said.
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born on May 28, 1883, in Maharashtra’s Nashik district. He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer and writer, and is widely known for coining the term ‘Hindutva’.
(With inputs from ANI)
