Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter and scholar Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to India’s freedom struggle.
In a post on X, PM Modi said Varma dedicated his life to breaking the chains of India’s subjugation and protecting the honour of the motherland. He further praised his courage and perseverance, saying the nation would never forget his efforts.
महान क्रांतिकारी और स्वतंत्रता सेनानी श्यामजी कृष्ण वर्मा को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन। मां भारती की पराधीनता की बेड़ियों को तोड़ने के लिए उन्होंने अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया। मातृभूमि के स्वाभिमान की रक्षा के लिए उन्होंने जिस पराक्रम और पुरुषार्थ का परिचय दिया, कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र उसे कभी भुला नहीं सकता।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 4, 2026
Shah, in his post, paid homage to Varma for inspiring Indians living abroad to contribute to the freedom movement. He highlighted the significance of India House in London, saying its establishment on British soil helped nurture a new generation of revolutionaries.
The Home Minister further recalled Varma’s work through The Indian Sociologist and the Indian Home Rule Society. He said Varma used these platforms to strongly criticise British policies and promote the cause of India’s independence, adding that his struggle and sacrifices would never be forgotten.
विदेश में रहने वाले भारतीयों को आजादी के लिये प्रेरित करने वाले महान क्रांतिकारी श्यामजी कृष्ण वर्मा जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।
लंदन में ‘इंडिया हाउस’ की स्थापना कर उन्होंने अंग्रेजों की धरती से स्वाधीनता की ऐसी ज्योति जलाई, जिससे क्रांतिकारियों की एक नई पौध तैयार हुई।
‘द इंडियन सोशियोलॉजिस्ट’ पत्रिका व ‘इंडियन होम रूल सोसाइटी’ के माध्यम से अंग्रेज़ों की दमनकारी नीतियों की मुखर आलोचना करने वाले श्यामजी कृष्ण वर्मा जी का संघर्ष व त्याग यह राष्ट्र कभी नहीं भूलेगा।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 4, 2026
Shyamji Krishna Varma was born on October 4, 1857, in Mandvi in Gujarat’s Kutch district. He became a prominent figure in the freedom movement while living abroad and used political organisation and journalism to mobilise support for India’s independence.
Varma established India House in London as a centre for Indian nationalists and revolutionary activities and used The Indian Sociologist to advance the cause of independence. His work helped connect Indian nationalists abroad and provided a platform for revolutionary ideas.
PM Modi and Shah’s tributes highlighted Varma’s enduring contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his efforts to inspire a generation of nationalists beyond the country’s borders.
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