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Can never forget his invaluable contribution: Modi on Hindutva ideologue Savarkar’s death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to Savarkar. [File photo]

New Delhi: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi paid tribute to Hindutva ideologue Savarkar on his death anniversary on Wednesday.

His invaluable sacrifice, courage and struggle in the independence movement can never be forgotten by the grateful nation, Modi said in a post post on

Savarkar was also a writer and many of his ideas, especially on Hindutva, have grown in influence since his death in 1966, becoming tenets of Hindu nationalism.

“On behalf of all countrymen, respectful tribute to Veer Savarkar ji on his death anniversary. The grateful nation can never forget his invaluable contribution filled with penance, sacrifice, courage and struggle in the freedom movement,” Modi said.

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