Several members of the senate, including those from the Yuva Sena, supported the proposal during the meeting. However, members of the Bombay University and College Teachers’ Union (BUCTU) remained resistant to the notion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary, saying his life and contributions would inspire every generation toward national service. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister J.P. Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also remembered the revolutionary leader for his sacrifices