"Veer Savarkar lit the lamp of patriotism in the hearts of crores of people..." says Amit Shah paying tribute to the freedom fighter on his birth anniversary

On the birth anniversary of Veer Damodar Savarkar on May 28, Tuesday, BJP chief Amit Shah paid his tribute to the Indian independence activist. Shah said that Veer Savarkar as a unique revolutionary who lit the lamp of patriotism in the hearts of crores of people.  He added that Savarkar opposed the appeasing policy in Indian polity. Savarkar was born on this day in 1883 near Nasik in Maharashtra and was popularly called Veer Savarkar.

Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, May 28, BJP president in a series of tweets enlisted the contribution of Savarkar towards the nation.He said: 

"Veer Savarkar fought for the nation as well as fought against the caste system and also worked to address the gaps prevailing in our language. This is the birth anniversary of the legendary patriotic, great freedom fighter, and a visionary."

He added in another tweet: "Veer Savarkar was a unique revolutionary who lit the lamp of patriotism in the hearts of crores of people. He strongly opposed the appeasing policy in Indian polity and described it as a major threat to India."

वीर सावरकर ने राष्ट्रसेवा के साथ-साथ जातिप्रथा के खिलाफ लड़ाई लड़ी और हमारी भाषा में व्याप्त कमियों को दूर करने का भी काम किया।
ऐसे प्रखर राष्ट्रभक्त, महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानी और अनुकर्णीय युगदृष्टा की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah)

वीर सावरकर एक ऐसे अद्वितीय क्रांतिकारी थे जिन्होंने करोड़ों लोगों के हृदय में उत्कृष्ट राष्ट्रभक्ति का दीप प्रज्ज्वलित किया। उन्होंने भारतीय राजनीति में तुष्टिकरण की नीति का पुरजोर विरोध किया और उसे भारत के लिए बड़ा खतरा बताया। pic.twitter.com/Wpy31Qk0u2

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah)

 On the occasion of Savarkar's birth anniversary, a function to pay floral tributes to him will be held in the Central Hall of Parliament House on May 28.

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Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi also paid his tribute to the Indian independence activist and the formulator of the Hindutva philosophy.  PM said that Veer Savarkar is an epitome of courage, patriotism and is an example of commitment towards India. He also added that it was Savarkar who inspired many people to devote themselves towards nation building.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh also paid his tribute to the freedom fighter Savarkar.