In New Delhi on February 13, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned the Congress Party’s remarks against VD Savarkar by highlighting that Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had once acknowledged him as a remarkable son of India. Rijiju pointed to a letter from Indira Gandhi to emphasize that if the Congress criticizes Savarkar now, it should be ready to face criticism for having praised him in the past.
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi was in Marseille, the very city that holds historical importance in India’s fight for independence, as it was where Savarkar once attempted to escape British custody. During his visit, PM Modi lauded the courage of Savarkar in a post on a social media platform, expressing gratitude towards the local activists who prevented his handover to the British.
Additionally, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut remarked on how PM Modi’s visit to Marseille, a symbol of India’s freedom struggle, resonated with national pride and insisted that Savarkar’s contributions to the country’s independence must be remembered and honored.
8 Comments
Rotfront
“It’s frustrating to see how political figures twist history as a shield to dodge accountability.”
Karamba
“I’m disappointed that our history is being manipulated to serve modern political agendas.”
ArtemK
“The emphasis on old letters and social media posts feels like an over-simplification of a complex historical legacy.”
Marishka
“Bringing up Indira Gandhi’s letter to justify praising Savarkar today is a manipulation of historical context.”
Pupsik
“Rehashing historical figures as political tools is not the honest debate the public deserves.”
Mariposa
“Remembering our freedom struggle and the valor of leaders like Savarkar is a tribute to our national pride.”
Donatello
“Political leaders should focus on current issues rather than dredging up old controversies to defend themselves.”
ZmeeLove
“Using events from New Delhi and Marseille in this way just feels like desperate propaganda.”