Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian political activist and writer (1883–1966)
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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was an Indian politician, activist and writer. Savarkar developed the Hindu nationalist political ideology of Hindutva while confined at Ratnagiri in 1922. He was a leading figure in the Hindu Mahasabha. The prefix "Veer" has been given by himself, when he penned his own biography under pseudonym of Chitragupta.
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SC raps Rahul Gandhi on Savarkar remarks: 'Not the way you treat freedom fighters'The Supreme Court has cautioned Rahul Gandhi regarding his remarks against V.D. Savarkar, hinting at potential suo motu action if he continues to denigrate the freedom fighter. While staying a lower..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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SC pulls up LoP Rahul Gandhi for 'irresponsible' Savarkar jibe, stays summonsThe bench further asked senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Rahul Gandhi, whether he knew that even Mahatma Gandhi used words such as "your faithful servant" in his communications to the..DNA - Published | |
'This is not how you treat freedom fighters': SC pulls up Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Veer SavarkarThe Supreme Court has put a hold on the Allahabad High Court's decision to not dismiss summons against Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case related to his comments on Veer Savarkar. The apex court..IndiaTimes - Published | |
HC bins Rahul's plea to junk proceedings in Savarkar caseThe Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea against summons in a defamation case for his remarks against Savarkar. Gandhi had called Savarkar a 'servant of British' and was..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM pays tribute to Savarkar & Indian soldiers in MarseillePrime Minister Narendra Modi lauded French activists in Marseille for resisting Britain's effort to take Veer Savarkar back after his escape from a British ship in 1910. Modi, with French President..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi honours Veer Savarkar during visit to French city MarseillePM Narendra Modi highlighted Marseille's significance in India's independence, mentioning Veer Savarkar's escape attempt and thanking French activists. Modi and Macron visited the ITER project and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi's Marseille visit brings Savarkar's story to forePM Narendra Modi will visit Marseille to connect with the history of Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and the significant escape attempt of Veer Savarkar in 1910. During the trip, Modi will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pune court grants bail to Rahul Gandhi in Savarkar defamation caseIndiaTimes - Published | |
Soros, Ambedkar, Nehru & Savarkar: Personalities who made news without knowing this yearIn 2024, Indian political leaders invoked historical figures like Ambedkar, Nehru, and Savarkar in their narratives and debates. Ambedkar's legacy was a focal point amidst clashes between the BJP and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Savarkar was biggest patriot, says Amit Shah, slams Congress attackIndiaTimes - Published | |
Uddhav Thackeray calls on Devendra Fadnavis, seeks Bharat Ratna for Veer SavarkarIn Nagpur, Uddhav Thackeray questioned the BJP's inaction on awarding Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar. He urged a focus on development issues over historical debates. Thackeray congratulated CM Fadnavis..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Govt making Eklavyas of youth, farmers, minorities': Rahul GandhiIn Parliament, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing Savarkar's preference for Manusmriti over the Constitution. He argued that the BJP's actions, like favoring certain businesses and..IndiaTimes - Published | Indira said Savarkar compromised with British, asked for forgiveness: Rahul in LSIndiaTimes - Published |
Forces inimical to secularism in office, says DMK; BJP protestsIn Lok Sabha, DMK MP A Raja sparked controversy by stating Ambedkar initially omitted "secularism" from the Constitution, anticipating no anti-secular governance. He criticized BJP leaders for praising..IndiaTimes - Published | For Indira, Savarkar was India's 'remarkable son': NDA to Rahul GandhiA heated exchange erupted in Parliament between the BJP and Congress over Rahul Gandhi's criticism of VD Savarkar. BJP and Shiv Sena reminded Gandhi of his grandmother, Indira Gandhi's praise for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi vs Srikant Shinde: Lok Sabha turns into battleground over Congress leader's Savarkar remarkIn a heated Lok Sabha session, Rahul Gandhi criticised the government's policies. He also invoked Savarkar's critique of the Constitution. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde countered by citing Indira..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Remarkable son of India': BJP counters Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira Gandhi's letterShrikant Shinde, citing Indira Gandhi's 1980 letter praising Savarkar, questioned Rahul Gandhi's stance. Gandhi countered, recounting Indira Gandhi's disapproval of Savarkar's alleged plea for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Constitution in pockets: Rajnath's jibe at CongressDefense Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Congress's claims of defending the Constitution, citing the Emergency and suppression of judges. He highlighted contributions of Savarkar, Malviya, Bhagat..IndiaTimes - Published | Savarkar remarks: Rahul summoned to face trial for promoting enmity, disturbing peaceA Lucknow court summoned Rahul Gandhi for trial on January 10, 2025, following a complaint about his remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Gandhi allegedly called Savarkar a "British servant" during a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lucknow court summons Rahul Gandhi over 'derogatory' remarks about Veer SavarkarIndiaTimes - Published | 'Savarkar, Pitroda & Sonia': BJP minister shares PM Modi's 'predictions' on Congress that came trueHardeep Singh Puri shared a video of PM Modi pointing out inconsistencies in the Congress party and its alliances. PM Modi commented on Congress's stance on VD Savarkar and Sonia Gandhi's decision to..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP slams Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for resuming Savarkar attack after Maharashtra pollBJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for resuming his attacks on Veer Savarkar after remaining silent on the issue during the Maharashtra elections. They highlighted PM Modi's prediction that Gandhi's silence..IndiaTimes - Published | Savarkar defamation case: Pune court summons Rahul Gandhi on December 2Satyaki Savarkar had filed a complaint in a Pune court claiming Gandhi, in his speech in London in March 2023, stated that Savarkar had written in a book that he and five to six of his friends once..DNA - Published |
'No Muslim quota even if your...': Union Minister Amit Shah's scathing attack on LoP Rahul Gandhi in MaharashtraDescribing the Opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi grouping in Maharashtra as the Aurangzeb Fan Club, Union Minister Amit Shah said the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance abides by the ideals of Shivaji Maharaj and..DNA - Published | Cong speaking Pak language on J&K, shut it up by voting for us: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi, while campaigning in Maharashtra, accused Congress of supporting the reinstatement of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized Congress for its alleged praise of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'You sold Shiv Sena to Shinde': Sanjay Raut slams Amit Shah over 'praise Veer Savarkar and Balasaheb Thackeray' jab at Rahul GandhiShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for praising Balasaheb Thackeray while accusing the BJP of betraying his legacy by aligning with Eknath Shinde. Raut argued..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Ask Rahul Gandhi to praise Savarkar, Balasaheb...': Amit Shah's fierce attack on Uddhav ThackerayUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for "insulting" Veer Savarkar.DNA - Published |
'Sitting with people who oppose Ram Mandir, CAA': Amit Shah's jibe at Uddhav ThackerayAmit Shah, Union Home Minister, criticised Uddhav Thackeray for joining forces with the Congress, a party he claimed disrespected Balasaheb Thackeray and Veer Savarkar. Shah, speaking at the launch of..IndiaTimes - Published | Song penned by Savarkar sung at Maha Vikas Aghadi poll rally in MumbaiAt a rally in Mumbai, Maharashtra's opposition alliance, the MVA, unveiled five guarantees for women, youth, and farmers ahead of the November 20 polls. The event featured a song penned by Hindutva..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi pays tribute to Savarkar on his birth anniversaryIndiaTimes - Published | Congress tried to ensure Netaji, Savarkar were forgotten by masses: JP NaddaIndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra BJP MLAs hold protest in Nagpur against Priyank Kharge's remark on SavarkarReacting to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's comment suggesting the removal of the portrait of India's freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar from the Karnataka state Assembly building, BJP MLAs..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra BJP leader vows protest against Rahul Gandhi over VD Savarkar viewsGandhi has often said that Savarkar apologised to the British to get out of jail.DNA - Published |
What is your stand? Devendra Fadnavis targets Uddhav Thackeray over Karnataka govt's move to drop Savarkar chapterIndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka cabinet nod to drop chapters on Hedgewar, Savarkar from school booksIndiaTimes - Published |
Former bureaucrats, judges & academicians welcome inclusion of Savarkar's philosophy in DU curriculumIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi University teacher's body welcomes decision to include chapter on Veer Savarkar, remove one on poet Muhammad IqbalIndiaTimes - Published |
Mockery of history, say Netaji, Khudiram kin after actor's tweet on Savarkar biopicTheir reaction follows a tweet by actor Randeep Hooda, who plays Savarkar in the biopic "Swatantrata Veer Savarkar". "The most wanted Indian by the British. The inspiration behind revolutionaries like..IndiaTimes - Published | Won't tolerate Savarkar's insult, apologise for remarks: Nitin Gadkari to Rahul GandhiNitin Gadkari said Gandhi must be thanked for making the country aware about VD Savarkar's life.DNA - Published |
Yatra answer to Savarkar's insult: Eknath ShindeIndiaTimes - Published | At MVA rally, Uddhav dares PM Modi, BJP to fulfil Savarkar's dream of 'Akhand Bharat'Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP to fulfil late Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar's dream of "akhand Bharat" and took a dig at Modi over the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union Minister Thakur mocks Rahul over Savarkar remarks, speaks on Nehru's 'apology' during Nabha Jail termIndiaTimes - Published | 'Cannot be like Savarkar even if he takes 10 births', Anurag Thakur hits back at Rahul GandhiIndiaTimes - Published |
Pawar praises Savarkar, says he had a 'scientific outlook'NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Vinayak 'Veer' Savarkar had a "scientific outlook and was a progressive" and added the political controversy over Rahul Gandhi's comments on Savarkar was..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi says will respect allies' feelings after Pawar nudgeCongress leader Rahul Gandhi assured the opposition leaders that he will "respect" the sentiments of allies, after the Shiv Sena lashed out at his "I am not Savarkar" remark and NCP chief Sharad Pawar..IndiaTimes - Published |
Savarkar should not be insulted, will speak to Kharge, Rahul: Sanjay RautUddhav Thackeray faction MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that Veer Savarkar was revolutionary and he should not be insulted. On Rahul Gandhi's remark, Raut said, "Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary,..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP, Sena now seek Rahul Gandhi's apology over Savarkar jibeIndiaTimes - Published |
Amid Savarkar row, Uddhav Thackeray snubs Congress, to skip key meetIndiaTimes - Published | Attacks on Savarkar will reduce people's sympathy over disqualification, Sena reminds Rahul GandhiIndiaTimes - Published |
