Savarkar’s fearless, self-respecting nature couldn’t tolerate mindset of slavery: PM Modi

Paying homage to Savarkar on his begin anniversary by means of the 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi talked about Savarkar's sacrifice, braveness and dedication proceed to encourage us.

NEW DELHI:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, saying his persona exuded vitality and his fearless and self-respecting nature could not tolerate the mindset of slavery.

Paying homage to Savarkar on his begin anniversary by means of the ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast, Modi talked about Savarkar’s sacrifice, braveness and dedication proceed to encourage us.

“Today the 28th of May, is the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, Veer Savarkar. 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’,” Modi talked about.

“Veer Savarkar’s personality exuded strength and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature could not tolerate the mindset of slavery at all. Not only in the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today,” he talked about.

Earlier inside the day, Prime Minister Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, a lot of Union ministers and MPs paid floral tributes to Savarkar inside the Central Hall of the outdated Parliament setting up.