No doubts can be raised on Savarkar’s contribution, says Pawar
3 years ago

No doubts can be raised on Savarkar’s contribution, says Pawar

The Hindu  

While the Congress leadership has time-and-again critiqued Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, its ally in Maharashtra Government and president of Nationalist Congress Party Sharad Pawar on Sunday praised Savarkar saying no doubts can be raised over his contribution to India’s freedom struggle and the Marathi literary world. Swatantryaveer’s personality was versatile,” said Mr Pawar in his speech on Sunday at the All India Marathi Literary meet at Nasik in north Maharashtra. The NCP chief’s comments come on the background of objection raised by opposition Bharatiya Janata Party which claimed that Savarkar’s name was omitted by the organisers of the literary meet. Mr. Pawar highlighted Savarkar’s scientific temperament for which he was known, referring to the speech of meet’s president and veteran scientist Dr Jayant Narlikar.

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Unravelling Savarkar’s impact on politics, ideological thought
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Unravelling Savarkar’s impact on politics, ideological thought

Hindustan Times  

In today’s India, there are few historical figures whose writing and thinking help explain the current ideological zeitgeist more than Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Savarkar was certainly a Hindu champion, but he was also an anti-caste progressive, a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, and a patriotic poet. There were comic books, there were kathas, there were gathas, there were charitras, there …

The fight over Savarkar’s legacy
1 year, 8 months ago

The fight over Savarkar’s legacy

The Hindu  

The controversy surrounding the legacy of Hindutva demagogue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, one of the most divisive figures in Indian politics, has reignited a heated debate in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also questioned Uddhav Thackeray’s stance on the Savarkar issue and his party’s commitment to the Hindutva, daring him to walk out of the MVA. Pawar to the rescue …

Savarkar not national issue, Rahul Gandhi's UK speech not important: Pawar
1 year, 8 months ago

Savarkar not national issue, Rahul Gandhi's UK speech not important: Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Savarkar can not be a national issue today at a time when there are many pressing issued in the country. Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray -- Sharad Pawar's ally in the Maha Vikas Aghadi -- expressed displeasure over the comment and Sharad Pawar too earlier told Rahul Gandhi to desist …

Sharad Pawar tells Rahul Gandhi Savarkar was not RSS; real fight with Modi, BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Sharad Pawar tells Rahul Gandhi Savarkar was not RSS; real fight with Modi, BJP

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar is believed to have had a word with Rahul Gandhi on Monday in the meeting of the opposition leaders convened by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in which Pawar apparently told Rahul Gandhi that the real fight is with the BJP and Narendra Modi -- while his Savarkar comment is deflecting from the main issue …

On Pawar's advice, Rahul Gandhi agrees not to rake up Savarkar: Sources
1 year, 8 months ago

On Pawar's advice, Rahul Gandhi agrees not to rake up Savarkar: Sources

India Today  

Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar stepped in as mediator after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remark on VD Savarkar sparked a rift in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra. Amid straining of ties with Uddhav Sena, Rahul Gandhi assured Sanjay Raut that he would avoid raking up references to Savarkar, sources said. The remark drew sharp reaction from the …

'Targeting Savarkar won't...': Sharad Pawar's advice for Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

'Targeting Savarkar won't...': Sharad Pawar's advice for Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Amid Rahul Gandhi's continuous attacks on Veer Savarkar, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has conveyed it to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that targeting Savarkar, a revered figure in Maharashtra, would not help MVA. According to reports, Sharad Pawar told Rahul Gandhi that Savarkar was never a member of the RSS and underscored that the real fight of the opposition …

\"Don't insult Savarkar\": Uddhav Thackeray warns Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

\"Don't insult Savarkar\": Uddhav Thackeray warns Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Malegaon : Cautioning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi not to insult Vinayak Savarkar, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday warned that demeaning Savarkar would create "cracks" in the opposition alliance. Rahul Gandhi is being provoked deliberately but if we waste time in this, democracy will cease to exist," Uddhav said while addressing a rally in Malegaon. Uddhav was referring to …

If Not Glorified, Swatantryaveer Savarkar’s Name Must Not be Used for Petty Political Gains
2 years, 1 month ago

If Not Glorified, Swatantryaveer Savarkar’s Name Must Not be Used for Petty Political Gains

News 18  

Rahul Gandhi, the defeated prince of Amethi, once again criticised the achievements of the most revered Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. But I take this as an opportunity to introduce Swatantryaveer Savarkar’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle to Gen Next. Interestingly, Rahul’s grandmother and former prime minister Indira Gandhi donated Rs 11,000 for the construction of a memorial to Savarkar. To …

Savarkar remark: After Congress’ ‘all is well’, Sanjay Raut sees ’split’ in MVA
2 years, 1 month ago

Savarkar remark: After Congress’ ‘all is well’, Sanjay Raut sees ’split’ in MVA

Live Mint  

Warning Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of a split in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP MP Sanjay Raut on Friday said coming to Maharashtra and defaming Veer Savarkar was unacceptable. Responding to Rahul's remark against Veer Savarkar on Thursday, claiming that the saffron ideologue took pension from the British rulers in …

New India’s admiration for Savarkar doesn’t come in the way of reverence for Gandhi, but this won’t impress Jaffrelot
2 years, 1 month ago

New India’s admiration for Savarkar doesn’t come in the way of reverence for Gandhi, but this won’t impress Jaffrelot

Firstpost  

If Christophe Jaffrelot wants to understand New India and its civilisational values, he will have to take out the ideologically tinted glasses he has been wearing for years now When I first met Christophe Jaffrelot at Delhi’s India International Centre way back in 2005-06, he seemed a much likeable person who was willing to engage and know more about India …

Savarkar’s speed of thought challenged certain systems in civil society, says Vikram Sampath
2 years, 6 months ago

Savarkar’s speed of thought challenged certain systems in civil society, says Vikram Sampath

The Hindu  

Prabhuddha Bharat organised a special lecture, “Swatantryaveer Savarkar – A life in Sacrifice and Patriotism”, by writer Vikram Sampath as part of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsava at the KLE Centenary Convention Centre in Belagavi recently. Veer Savarkar inspired an armed struggle, through this inspirational and interesting work, “1857 – The first war of Indian Independence”, in Marathi and English. He …

Pavan K. Varma | Don't doubt Savarkar grit, question his prejudice
3 years, 2 months ago

Pavan K. Varma | Don't doubt Savarkar grit, question his prejudice

Deccan Chronicle  

Hindsight is not the best lens to view history, especially when this provides one the indiscretion of being selective about facts. We can have little objection to Savarkar when he claims that the term “Hindu” was recognised from ancient times, that a civilisation was associated with that name, that this civilisation in spite of its internal diversity was culturally cohesive, …

Veer Savarkar was an icon of Indian history, will remain so: Rajnath Singh
3 years, 2 months ago

Veer Savarkar was an icon of Indian history, will remain so: Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that there was a campaign going on to “defame” the legacy of Veer Savarkar over the years, and there was a lack of correct information about him that needed to be addressed. At the same function, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Savarkar as an “icon of Indian history”, and that it …

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