Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s birth anniversary is being celebrated today. Born on this day in 1883 near Nasik in Maharashtra, Savarkar was popularly called Veer Savarkar. He was a revolutionary who fought against the British Government. In a tweet, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, the nation will always remember the sacrifices made by Veer Savarkar during the freedom struggle. Prime Minister paid tributes to V D Savarkar on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, Mr.Modi said Veer Savarkar epitomises courage, patriotism and unflinching commitment to a strong India and he inspired many people to devote themselves towards nation building. BJP President Amit Shah also paid tributes to VD Savarkar. On the occasion, a function to pay floral tributes to him was held in the Central Hall of Parliament House today. A host of political leaders offered floral tributes at Veer Savarkar’s portrait.