New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, a number of other union ministers and MPs paid floral tributes to VD Savarkar within the Central Hall of the outdated Parliament constructing on his birth anniversary. Prime Minister Modi paid floral tributes at Savarkar’s portrait within the Central Hall after inaugurating the brand new Parliament constructing. Several Union ministers and MPs additionally joined the PM in paying tributes to Savarkar within the Central Hall.
PM Modi paid homage to Savarkar on his birth anniversary and hailed Hindutva ideologue Savarkar, saying his character exuded energy and his fearless and self-respecting nature couldn’t tolerate the mindset of slavery.
‘Veer Savarkar’s character exuded energy and magnanimity’
During the ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast, PM Modi stated Savarkar’s sacrifice, braveness and dedication proceed to encourage us. “Today the 28th of May, is the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, Veer Savarkar. The stories related to his sacrifice, courage and resolve inspire us all even today. I cannot forget the day when I went to the cell in Andaman where Veer Savarkar underwent the sentence of ‘Kala paani’,” Modi stated.
“Veer Savarkar’s personality exuded strength and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature could not tolerate the mindset of slavery at all. Not only in the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today,” he stated.
‘Patriotism, sacrifice and dedication of Veer Savarkar is praiseworthy’
In a tweet in Hindi, Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to Savarkar, saying he ignited the lamp of patriotism within the hearts of innumerable Indians with his ideas. “The patriotism, sacrifice and dedication of Veer Savarkar ji is praiseworthy and will continue to inspire the people of the country for ages,” he stated.
Savarkar was born in 1883 in Maharashtra and is seen as a hero, particularly by events and organisations which subscribe to Hindutva views.
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