Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Death Anniversary: 6 Quotes By The Politician That Inspire Us Even Today

Every year on February 26, India commemorates the death anniversary of V D Savarkar, who passed away on this day in the year 1966.

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Death Anniversary

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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was an Indian politician, activist, and writer who developed the Hindu nationalist political ideology of 'Hindutva' while imprisoned at Ratnagiri in 1922. He was a leading figure in the Hindu Mahasabha and started using the honorific prefix 'Veer' when he wrote his autobiography. Savarkar, an atheist, played a key role in popularising the term 'Hindutva' within the Hindu Mahasabha, aiming to establish a collective 'Hindu' identity as the core essence of Bharat (India).

Every year on February 26, India commemorates the death anniversary of this great leader, who passed away on this day in the year 1966. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to him stating that India will always remember his steadfast commitment to the nation's freedom and unity.

In a post on X, Modi said, "Tributes to Veer Savarkar on his Punya Tithi. India will forever remember his valiant spirit and unwavering dedication to our nation's freedom and integrity. His contributions inspire us to strive for the development and prosperity of our country." 

Tributes to Veer Savarkar on his Punya Tithi. India will forever remember his valiant spirit and unwavering dedication to our nation's freedom and integrity. His contributions inspire us to strive for the development and prosperity of our country.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2024

6 Quotes By V D Savarkar:

Savarkar's contributions to India's freedom struggle were huge as he advocated for complete independence from British rule and organized revolutionary activities to achieve this goal. 

Here are 10 quotes given by him that inspire us even today.

1. "The practice of untouchability is a sin, a blot on humanity, and nothing can justify it."

2. "Calmness in preparation but boldness in execution, this should be the watchword during the moments of crisis."

3. "Our Motherland Sacrifice for you is like life Living without you is death."

4. "We yield to none in our love, admiration and respect for the Buddha-the Dharma-the Sangha. They are all ours. Their glories are ours and ours their failures." 

5. "Every person is a Hindu who regards and owns this Bharat Bhumi, this land from the Indus to the seas, as his Fatherland as well as Holyland, i.e. the land of the origin of his religion. Consequently, the so-called aboriginal or hill tribes also are Hindus because India is their Fatherland as well as their Holyland of whatever form of religion or worship they follow."

6. "One country one God, one caste, one mind brothers all of us without difference, without doubt."