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Prime Minister Modi pays tributes to Savarkar on death anniversary

A foremost proponent of the Hindutva ideology, Savarkar died in 1966.

Veer Savarkar statue | Wikimedia Commons

Veer Savarkar statue | Wikimedia Commons

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Hindutva icon Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary.

In a tweet, Modi hailed him as a great freedom fighter who, he said, was an epitome of sacrifice and resolve.

His life dedicated to serving the motherland will always be a source of inspiration for the countrymen, the prime minister said.

A foremost proponent of the Hindutva ideology, Savarkar died in 1966.

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First Published: Feb 26 2022 | 9:23 AM IST

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