Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his 157th birth anniversary, and urged people to visit Kranti Teerth, a memorial that celebrates Varma's life and contribution to India's freedom movement.
"On his birth anniversary, I bow to Shyamji Krishna Varma. A devout patriot, he inspired several nationalists, both in India and overseas," said Prime Minister Modi.
"In 2003, I had the honour to bring Shyamji Krishna Varma's ashes back to India from Switzerland. In 2010, we dedicated Kranti Teerth to the nation," he added.
Shyamji Krishna Varma was a freedom fighter from Gujarat, and was born on Oct. 4, 1857 in Kutch.
He founded the Indian Home Rule Society, India House and The Indian Sociologist in London.
Varma was closely associated with India House, which was a very active hub for the nationalist movement in London.
Kranti Teerth is a memorial that celebrates Shyamji Krishna Varma's life and contribution.