Maharashtra government announces Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's birth anniversary as 'Swatantraveer Gaurav Din'

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Maharashtra government announces Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's birth anniversary as 'Swatantraveer Gaurav Din'

On 11 April, the Maharashtra government declared 28 May, the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, as 'Swatantraveer Gaurav Diwas'.

An Overview of the News

  • Various programs will be organised to promote and propagate the thoughts and works of Veer Savarkar on Swatantraveer Gaurav Divas.
  • It aims to highlight Savarkar's contribution to India's independence movement, his ideology and his campaigns for social reforms and the eradication of untouchability.

About Veer Savarkar

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, was an Indian freedom fighter, writer and politician who played an important role in the Indian independence struggle.
  • He was born on May 28, 1883 in Bhagur village of Nashik district, Maharashtra.
  • Savarkar is credited with establishing the concept of Hindutva, which aimed to create a Hindu nationalist identity for India.
  • In addition to his role in the Indian independence movement, Savarkar was a prolific writer, writing several books, including "The Indian War of Independence of 1857", "Six Glorious Ages of Indian History", and "Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?"

About Maharashtra

  • Capital - Mumbai
  • Chief Minister - Eknath Shinde
  • Governor - Ramesh Bais
  • State Industries Minister - Uday Samant

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