Aditya N
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Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is now available on OTT. The film, based on a true story, features Randeep Hooda in the lead role. Randeep delves into the life of Indian Independence fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, highlighting the period of revolt against the British. It is worth mentioning that Savarkar eventually ceased openly opposing the British. Discover the intriguing real-life tale of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Savarkar, who was honored with the titles of Swatantrya and Veer.
Initially, Savarkar emerged as a student activist in India. Subsequently, he relocated to London, where he authored books elucidating the path to attain Indian Independence. In his unique manner, Savarkar played a role in the arduous struggle of 1947, ultimately leading to the achievement of independence. Consequently, Savarkar earned the esteemed titles of Veer and Swatantrya. Nevertheless, Savarkar’s narrative changed when he ceased his rebellion against the British. This change occurred following his capture and subsequent sentencing to 50 years of imprisonment. Upon appealing to the British Government and potentially making assurances to refrain from further acts of revolt, Savarkar was released from The Cellular prison after serving only 14 years. Subsequently, he transitioned into the realm of politics.
Savarkar emerged as a prominent figure in the Hindu Mahasabha, with the primary objective of strengthening the Hindu community and establishing India as a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ or ‘Akhand Bharat,’ thereby excluding Muslims and Christians whom he referred to as ‘misfits.’ The party’s motto was to ‘Hinduize all Politics and Militarize Hindudom.’ Savarkar, who held the belief that women should confine themselves to household chores and child-rearing and shockingly endorsed r*pe as a political tactic, even opposed the Quit India movement initiated by the Congress. Interestingly, his party formed alliances not only with the Muslim League but also with other political factions. Before long, Savarkar’s reputation became embroiled in a major national controversy.
It is common knowledge that Nathuram Godse was responsible for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948. However, the full details surrounding the motive behind the assassination remain unclear, whether it was a decision made solely by Godse or if external factors influenced him. At the time, Godse was associated with the Hindu Mahasabha. Although Savarkar was arrested on February 5 for alleged involvement in the conspiracy, he was later released due to insufficient evidence. Accounts suggest that Godse met with Savarkar before the assassination and that Savarkar gave his blessings, indicating that the mission would be successful. Following this, an enraged mob threw stones at Savarkar’s residence in Dadar. Witnessing a decline in his health, Savarkar resorted to a hunger strike until his death. He initiated the fast on February 1, 1966, and passed away on February 26. Surprisingly, no official mourning was held by the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee or the central government in Delhi, and no ministers from the Maharashtra cabinet paid their respects. Nevertheless, today, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands airport has been renamed from Port Blair to Veer Savarkar International Airport since 2002. In 2017, Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena urged the Indian Government to award Savarkar with the Bharat Ratna posthumously.
