PM Modi, Amit Shah Honour Veer Savarkar On His Birth Anniversary

On the occasion of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the freedom fighter, calling him ‘a true son of Mother India’.

PM Modi praised Veer Savarkar’s role in India’s struggle for independence, saying that the country will always remember his remarkable courage and perseverance.

The Prime Minister added that Savarkar’s sacrifice and commitment continue to inspire the vision of a developed India.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Respectful tributes to Veer Savarkar ji, a true son of Mother India, on his birth anniversary. Even the harshest tortures of the foreign government could not shake his devotion towards the motherland. The grateful nation can never forget the saga of his indomitable courage and struggle in the freedom movement. His sacrifice and dedication for the country will continue to be a guide in the creation of a developed India.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also honoured Veer Savarkar through an X post.

He highlighted Savarkar’s lifelong efforts to eradicate untouchability and unite Indian society.

“Swatantryaveer Savarkar ji, who crossed the pinnacle of courage and restraint for the freedom of the motherland, made an unforgettable contribution in making national interest an all-India consciousness. Savarkar ji, who made the freedom struggle of 1857 historic with his writings, could not be shaken by the harsh tortures of the British. On his birth anniversary, on behalf of the grateful nation, we offer our heartfelt tributes to Veer Savarkar Ji, who devoted his whole life to freeing the Indian society from the scourge of untouchability and binding it in a strong thread of unity,” Shah posted.

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, widely known as Veer Savarkar, was born on 28 May 1883 in Nashik.

He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, and writer, best known for coining the term ‘Hindutva’.

Savarkar was a prominent leader of the Hindu Mahasabha.

His involvement in the independence movement began as a student and continued during his time at Fergusson College, Pune.

Influenced by Lokmanya Tilak, Savarkar became active with nationalist groups while studying law in the United Kingdom. He joined organisations such as India House and the Free India Society.

He authored several works promoting revolutionary approaches to Indian independence.

One of his notable books, ‘The Indian War of Independence’, about the 1857 rebellion, was banned by British colonial authorities.

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