10 Must Know Facts About Veer Savarkar

Zee Media Bureau
Feb 26, 2024

1. Study In England

Born into a Marathi Brahmin family in Bhagur, Nashik, Veer Savarkar was drawn to nationalism since college days and engaged in political activities during his law studies in England.

2. Hindutva Warrior

Veer Savarkar coined the term 'Hindutva' in a pamphlet during the 1920s while he was in jail, suggesting that Hinduism could be seen as both a political and cultural identity.

3. Founded 'Mitra Mela'

Savarkar established a youth organisation called 'Mitra Mela' to propagate nationalistic and revolutionary ideas.

4. Advocate Of Atheism

Savarkar promoted atheism and rationality.

5. Uprising Against British

Savarkar was arrested on allegations of orchestrating an armed uprising against the Morle-Minto reforms.

6. Imprisonment For 50 Years

In 1911, he was imprisoned for 50 years at Kala Pani, the Andaman cellular jail.

7.Freed Man With A Condition

Savarkar was freed from prison in 1924 with the strict condition of refraining from political involvement for five years.

8. Hindu Mahasabha Resolution

Savarkar supported the concept of two distinct nations for Hindus and Muslims, a theory subsequently adopted as a resolution by the Hindu Mahasabha in 1937.

9. Fight Against Untouchability

Veer Savarkar initiated a social reform movement against untouchability in India, constructing the Patit Pavan Mandir in the Ratnagiri district to ensure the inclusion of all Hindus, including Dalits.

10. Airport On His Name

The Port Blair airport in Andaman is named Veer Savarkar International Airport

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