On the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to the freedom fighter, hailing him as a “true son of Mother India” and a symbol of unshakable patriotism. Remembering Savarkar’s courage and sacrifices, PM Modi said his legacy would continue to inspire the nation in its journey toward becoming a developed India.
“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… His sacrifice and dedication for the country will continue to be a guide in the creation of a developed India,” PM Modi posted on social media platform X.
भारत माता के सच्चे सपूत वीर सावरकर जी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर आदरपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि। विदेशी हुकूमत की कठोर से कठोर यातनाएं भी मातृभूमि के प्रति उनके समर्पण भाव को डिगा नहीं पाईं। आजादी के आंदोलन में उनके अदम्य साहस और संघर्ष की गाथा को कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र कभी भुला नहीं सकता। देश के लिए… pic.twitter.com/3OsxSN905I
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also joined in paying homage, highlighting Savarkar’s lifelong fight not just for India’s freedom but also for social unity and reform.
“Savarkar ji devoted his whole life to freeing the Indian society from the scourge of untouchability and binding it in a strong thread of unity… He made the freedom struggle of 1857 historic with his writings and could not be broken by the harsh tortures of the British,” Amit Shah posted.
Born on May 28, 1883, in Nashik, Savarkar was a revolutionary, politician, lawyer, writer, and nationalist thinker. He is widely credited with coining the term “Hindutva” and was a prominent leader of the Hindu Mahasabha.
Savarkar became involved in the freedom movement during his school years and was heavily influenced by Lokmanya Tilak. His activism continued during his law studies in the UK, where he joined revolutionary groups like India House and Free India Society. He also authored several works promoting armed resistance to British rule, including the banned book “The Indian War of Independence”, which chronicled the 1857 uprising.
Veer Savarkar remains a controversial yet influential figure in India’s history, remembered both for his nationalist fervor and ideological legacy, which continues to shape contemporary political discourse.
