Recently, Prime Minister paid homage to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary.
About Veer Savarakar (1883 - 1966)
- Born at Bhagur village near Nasik (Maharashtra).
Key Contributions
- Revolutionary Nationalism: Founded the Abhinav Bharat Society in 1904, advocating armed struggle for India’s independence.
- Diaspora Mobilisation: In 1906, established the Free India Society in London to mobilize Indian students abroad.
- Literary work: Authored "The First War of Independence" about the 1857 revolution.
- Imprisonment and Sacrifice: Was tried for sedition in 1910 at Bombay and was sentenced to double transportation for life totaling about 50 years of rigorous imprisonment.
- Social Reforms: Actively campaigned against untouchability.
- He constructed the Patit-Pavan Mandir, where Dalits were appointed as priests.
- Advocacy for National Unity: As president of Hindu Mahasabha (1937–1944), he engaged in political negotiations with the British during the Cripps Mission and Wavell Plan discussions.