PM Modi, EAM S Jaishankar & More Pay Tributes To VD Savarkar On 140th Birth Anniversary — IN PICS

On V.D. Savarkar's 140th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those who paid tributes to the Hindutva ideologue at the Central Hall in the newly inaugurated Parliament building.

V.D. Savarkar's 140th birth anniversary is being observed on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Vinayak 'Veer' Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary, in New Delhi on May 28, 2023. Modi paid floral tributes at Savarkar's portrait in the Central Hall after inaugurating the new Parliament building.

Union External Minister Dr S Jaishankar pays tribute to Vinayak 'Veer' Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary, in New Delhi on May 28, 2023.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and others after paying tribute to V.D. Savarkar on his birth anniversary, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar saying, "his personality exuded strength and his fearless and self-respecting nature could not tolerate the mindset of slavery."

"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'," PM Modi said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the inauguration of the new Parliament building in Delhi was the greatest tribute to Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar and all Maharashtrians.

Savarkar was born in 1883 in Maharashtra, and participated in the freedom struggle. He is hailed as a hero, especially by parties and organisations which subscribe to Hindutva views.