Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday declared that Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge will be renamed as 'Veer Savarkar Setu'.
While addressing reporters, Shinde said, “Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge will be named after VD Savarkar and will be known as Veer Savarkar Setu.”
Previously today, on the 140th birth anniversary of Veer Savarkar, Eknath Shinde paid respect and stated that the new structure of the nation's Parliament is being opened on this fortunate occasion and is a subject of joy for every Marathi citizen.
“It is a matter of pride for every Marathi person that the new building of the Parliament of the country is being inaugurated on this auspicious day. But some people have tried to throw salt on that program by boycotting it as well,” he tweeted.
In addition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in the 101st edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' that stories of Veer Savarkar's struggle and bravery continue to inspire Indians today.
“The stories related to Veer Savarkar’s sacrifice and courage inspire Indians even today. I cannot forget the day when I went to the cell in Andaman where Veer Savarkar underwent the sentence of Kalapani,” he said.
“Veer Savarkar’s personality comprised firmness and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature did not appreciate the mentality of slavery at all. Not only the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today,” PM Modi said in his monthly radio address.
Savarkar was a politician, activist, and writer who was born on May 28, 1883. While jailed in Ratnagiri in 1922, he formulated the Hindu nationalist ideology of Hindutva. In February 1966, he passed away.
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