Proud son of India, writer, poet, social reformer and a stalwart dedicated to the regeneration of our Motherland…this is how Veer Savarkar is remembered today by the people. In a time when historians described 1857 as a ‘Sepoy Mutiny’ it was Veer Savarkar who called it the ‘First War of Independence.’ He inspired thousands of youngsters to join the freedom struggle and free India from the clutches of imperialism.

On his 130th birth anniversary on 28th May 2013, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Veer Savarkar at the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha in Gandhinagar. After the occasion he Tweeted, “At Guj Vidhan Sabha this morning, offered tributes to the proud son of India, Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary.”

Here is the audio of a speech of Shri Narendra Modi going back almost two decades, where he talks about the phenomenon that Veer Savarkar was

 

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Prime Minister condoles loss of lives due to collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat
July 09, 2025
QuoteAnnounces ex-gratia from PMNRF

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the accident.

The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.

The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;

“The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi"