CM Devendra Fadnavis honours Swatantra Veer Savarkar on 142nd birth anniversary

Updated On: 28 May, 2025 01:32 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to Hindutva icon Swatantra Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on the occasion of his 142nd birth anniversary. (Pics/CMOMaharashtra)

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Savarkar`s life, marked by immense sacrifices and unwavering dedication to the cause of Indian independence

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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born on May 28, 1883, Bhagur, India and died on February 26, 1966, Mumbai

<p>While pursuing his law studies in London between 1906 and 1910, Savarkar played a significant role in training a group of Indian revolutionaries in techniques of sabotage and assassination</p>

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While pursuing his law studies in London between 1906 and 1910, Savarkar played a significant role in training a group of Indian revolutionaries in techniques of sabotage and assassination

<p>Savarkar lived in Ratnagiri, India, until 1937, when he joined the Hindu Mahasabha, an organisation that strongly advocated for Hindu religious and cultural dominance over Indian Muslims</p>

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Savarkar lived in Ratnagiri, India, until 1937, when he joined the Hindu Mahasabha, an organisation that strongly advocated for Hindu religious and cultural dominance over Indian Muslims

<p>Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 by a Hindu nationalist associated with the Mahasabha, Savarkar was implicated in the conspiracy. However, he was acquitted during his trial due to insufficient evidence</p>

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Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 by a Hindu nationalist associated with the Mahasabha, Savarkar was implicated in the conspiracy. However, he was acquitted during his trial due to insufficient evidence

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