New Delhi : Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut voiced her support for RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Veer Savarkar, stating that the freedom fighter stands far above the Bharat Ratna, and that awarding him the honour would bring pride to every Indian.
Reacting to Bhagwat’s comments, Kangana Ranaut said, “Every Indian shares the same sentiment as expressed by Mohan Bhagwat. He is far above the Bharat Ratna award, but if he receives it, it will be a matter of pride for the entire nation.”
Earlier, during a Two-Day Lecture Series on ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey – New Horizons’, Bhagwat spoke about the delay in conferring the Bharat Ratna on Veer Savarkar. While noting that he is not part of the decision-making committee, he expressed his intention to raise the matter if given the opportunity.
Also read : Seychelles President Herminie Meets PM Modi, India Pledges $175M for Social and Maritime Projects
“I’m not on that committee, but if I meet someone who is, I’ll ask them. If Swatantra Veer Savarkar is awarded the Bharat Ratna, it will enhance the prestige of the honour. Even without it, he remains the emperor of millions of hearts,” Bhagwat said.
Veer Savarkar: Freedom Fighter, Poet, and Revolutionary Leader
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was born on May 28, 1883. A poet, writer, and social reformer, he endured harsh imprisonment at the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during British rule, demonstrating remarkable courage and resolve.
Savarkar was also a prominent leader of the Hindu Mahasabha. He began participating in the freedom movement while still in high school and continued his activism at Fergusson College, Pune. During his time in the United Kingdom, he became associated with revolutionary groups like India House and the Free India Society, and authored works promoting revolutionary methods for achieving complete Indian independence.