Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his death anniversary, saying that the revolutionary leader's life and contributions would continue to inspire generations in the service of the nation. 

Savarkar, widely known as Veer Savarkar, wrote the book Hindutva in 1923, articulating the idea of Hindu nationalism. He played a prominent role in revolutionary activities against British rule and spent 27 years in the Cellular Jail. He later emerged as a significant figure in India's freedom movement.