Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, on his birth anniversary, today.
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, J P Nadda; Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju; Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law & Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal; National President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Nitin Nabin; Members of Parliament and former Members also paid tributes to Veer Savarkar.
Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was born on May 28, 1883. A towering figure in India’s freedom movement, he was also a revolutionary, poet, writer, and a visionary social reformer. Veer Savarkar played a pivotal role in igniting the spirit of resistance against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He founded revolutionary organizations aimed at uniting and mobilizing young Indians in the cause of independence. His indomitable courage was most evident during his incarceration at the infamous Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he endured immense hardship with unwavering resolve. Beyond his revolutionary fervor, he was a staunch advocate of social reforms and modernization. He championed the ideals of rationalism, dismantling social evils, and fostering a progressive Indian society. His legacy endures through his writings, his relentless pursuit of national freedom, and his vision for a strong, self-reliant India. His life remains a powerful testament to patriotism, resilience, and reform.
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