People unaware of Savarkar’s sacrifice are tarnishing his name, former Vice President Naidu targets Rahul

New Delhi. The political discussion about VD Savarkar is intensifying. After the statement of Rahul Gandhi, the Savarkar issue is especially hot in Maharashtra. Now former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has also said that ignorant of Savarkar’s sacrifice, he is engaged in tarnishing his image. He said on Tuesday that it was unfortunate that VD Savarkar’s name was being ‘unnecessarily tarnished’ by those who were unaware of his ‘incomparable sacrifice’ during the freedom struggle.

M. Venkaiah Naidu said without naming Rahul Gandhi that the country’s hero and nationalist deserves utmost respect. In a Facebook post, Naidu said, “Those criticizing Veer Savarkar should first know about his contribution and selfless sacrifice in the freedom struggle, before trying to tarnish his reputation.” The former Vice President’s remarks came amid a political row over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi using Savarkar’s name to target the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

BJP will take out ‘Savarkar Gaurav Yatra’ in Maharashtra
Maharashtra BJP has decided to take out Savarkar’s Gaurav Yatra in the midst of the war over Savarkar. BJP leader Ashish Shelar said that ‘Veer Savarkar Gaurav Yatra’ will be organized in 36 Vidhan Sabhas. During this the work and sacrifice of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar will be highlighted. will perform the songs. We will take this pride journey everywhere. He said that we have requested Mumbaikars that whoever is Savarkar lover should join this Gaurav Yatra.

Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi targeted
He said that Uddhav Thackeray should not take out ‘Gaurav Yatra’ at home just by giving a speech on Savarkar. Uddhav Thackeray gives statements according to his need. Uddhav’s focus remains only on “my family, my responsibility”. U-turn means Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra.

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