{"id":977,"date":"2025-02-26T10:15:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T04:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=977"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:25:08","slug":"veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Veer Savarkar&#8217;s Death Anniversary 2025, Biography, Legacy, Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025\/#Veer_Savarkar_Biography\" >Veer Savarkar Biography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025\/#Veer_Savarkars_Death_Anniversary_2025\" >Veer Savarkar&#8217;s Death Anniversary 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025\/#Key_Events_in_Savarkars_Life\" >Key Events in Savarkar\u2019s Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025\/#Legacy\" >Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025\/#Controversies_and_Criticism\" >Controversies and Criticism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/veer-savarkars-death-anniversary-2025\/#Veer_Savarkars_Death_Anniversary_FAQs\" >Veer Savarkar&#8217;s Death Anniversary FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veer Savarkar was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, social reformer, and intellectual who played a significant role in India&#8217;s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. His death anniversary is observed on <\/span><b>February 26<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, commemorating the life and contributions of a man who shaped the nationalist movement in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veer_Savarkar_Biography\"><\/span><b>Veer Savarkar Biography<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as <\/span><b>Veer Savarkar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, was born on May 28, <\/span><b>1883<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in Bhagur, Maharashtra. At the age of 12, Savarkar led fellow students in an attack on a mosque during Hindu-Muslim riots. He began his political journey in school and later co-founded the <\/span><b>Mitra Mela<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1903, an underground revolutionary group that evolved into the Abhinav Bharat Society in 1906, aiming to overthrow British rule and revive Hindu pride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1.jpg?resize=255%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1.jpg?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1.jpg?w=361&amp;ssl=1 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savarkar went to England for law studies, where he became involved with organizations like India House and the Free India Society. He published a book, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian War of Independence<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which was banned by the British. In 1910, he was arrested for his revolutionary activities and sentenced to life imprisonment, ultimately being sent to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands. His release came in 1924 after he wrote a series of mercy petitions to the British.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After his release, Savarkar became a key leader of the Hindu Mahasabha, advocating for Hindu nationalism and the idea of a Hindu Rashtra. He supported the Two-Nation Theory and boycotted the Quit India Movement in 1942. In 1948, he was acquitted in the assassination case of Mahatma Gandhi for lack of evidence. In 1948, he was cleared of charges in the assassination case of Mahatma Gandhi due to lack of evidence. Despite his controversial views, Savarkar remains a significant figure in India&#8217;s freedom struggle and political discourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veer_Savarkars_Death_Anniversary_2025\"><\/span><b>Veer Savarkar&#8217;s Death Anniversary 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veer Savarkar passed away on February <\/span><b>26, 1966<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at the age of 82, at his residence, Savarkar Sadan, in Bombay (now Mumbai). His death was reported to be from natural causes, though he had chosen to end his life by fasting, beginning on February 1, 1966. Just before his passing, Savarkar wrote an article titled <\/span><b><i>Atmahatya Nahi Atmaarpan<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Not Suicide, but Self-Surrender), where he explained that when one&#8217;s life mission is fulfilled and they can no longer contribute to society, it is better to leave life on their own terms. He requested a simple funeral, with no rituals beyond the last rites, which were carried out by his son the following day. Despite his significant role in India&#8217;s history, his death was not officially mourned by the government at the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Events_in_Savarkars_Life\"><\/span><b>Key Events in Savarkar\u2019s Life<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1899 \u2013 Founding of Mitra Mela<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar founded the Mitra Mela, a secret society aimed at promoting Indian nationalism and resisting British rule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1904 \u2013 Founding Abhinav Bharat Society<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: During his student years, Savarkar co-founded the Abhinav Bharat Society, a revolutionary organization focused on overthrowing British rule through armed struggle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1910 \u2013 Arrest and Imprisonment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In 1910, Savarkar was arrested for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to assassinate a British official. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the notorious Andaman Cellular Jail in 1911, where he endured harsh conditions for several years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Literary Work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: While imprisoned, Savarkar wrote <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The History of the First War of Indian Independence (1857)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a seminal work that reinterpreted the 1857 uprising as a national revolt for independence, rather than a mere mutiny.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1924 \u2013 Release from Jail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After spending over a decade in the Andaman Cellular Jail, Savarkar was released in 1924 under conditions that restricted his movement. However, his spirit remained unbroken, and he continued to be a vocal critic of British rule and a proponent of Hindu nationalism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shift to Radical Ideology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Following his release, Savarkar\u2019s ideology shifted towards a more radical stance, focusing on Hindutva, which emphasized a Hindu nationalist framework as the foundation of India\u2019s identity. This shift distanced him from many Congress leaders and earlier allies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1923 \u2013 Hindutva Ideology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In his influential book <\/span><b><i>Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Savarkar outlined his vision of Hindu nationalism. He argued that India should be a Hindu nation, and his views on cultural unity and the exclusion of Muslims and Christians as \u201cforeign\u201d communities became highly controversial.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Controversial Views<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Savarkar\u2019s ideas, particularly his emphasis on Hindu unity and his critical stance towards Muslims and Christians, made him a polarizing figure in Indian politics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Political Involvement and Gandhi\u2019s Assassination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Savarkar&#8217;s involvement in politics became increasingly controversial, especially in connection with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. Though acquitted of direct involvement, he was accused of being linked to the conspirators, a charge that tainted his legacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Later Years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In his later years, Savarkar continued to write and engage in public discourse, maintaining a strong stance against British rule and criticizing the Congress Party&#8217;s approach to India\u2019s independence. His work on Indian history, especially his portrayal of the 1857 uprising, played a significant role in shaping nationalist narratives in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Savarkar allegedly supplied the gun.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1909<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published his first book, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The History of the First War of Indian Independence (1857)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1910<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the conspiracy to assassinate a British official, William Hutt Curzon Wyllie.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1911<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrived at the Andaman Cellular Jail to serve his life sentence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1911<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submitted first clemency petition on 30 August; rejected on 3 September 1911.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1921<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferred to mainland India from Andaman; Savarkar was sent to Ratnagiri Jail, where his brother Ganesh was sent to Bijapur Jail.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1924<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released from prison on 6 January 1924, with restrictions to Ratnagiri district.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1937<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Became the President of the Hindu Mahasabha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1942<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criticized the Quit India Movement led by Gandhi.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1947<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criticized the transfer of power and expressed opposition to the partition of India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1948<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrested on charges related to the assassination of Gandhi after Nathuram Godse, the assassin, was arrested.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1948<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquitted of involvement in Gandhi\u2019s assassination due to lack of evidence and insufficient proof of conspiracy.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1964<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kapur Commission re-investigated the conspiracy to murder Gandhi, citing testimonies from Savarkar&#8217;s close aides, but Savarkar was not found guilty.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1956<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opposed B. R. Ambedkar&#8217;s conversion to Buddhism, calling it a &#8220;useless act&#8221;. Ambedkar publicly criticized Savarkar\u2019s use of the epithet &#8220;Veer&#8221;.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1966<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Died on February 26 in Mumbai at the age of 82.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy\"><\/span><b>Legacy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the controversies, Savarkar\u2019s contribution to India&#8217;s freedom struggle cannot be overlooked. He is considered one of the earliest advocates of a radical and militant approach to the independence movement, distinguishing himself from more moderate leaders of the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Freedom Fighter:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> His early role in the struggle against British colonial rule, including his participation in revolutionary activities and his imprisonment, is still remembered as part of his legacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hindutva Ideology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> His concept of Hindutva laid the groundwork for the political ideology that became central to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other right-wing political groups in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Writings and Histories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Savarkar\u2019s historical writings, particularly his take on the 1857 revolt, contributed to a narrative that redefined the struggle for independence as a national uprising rather than a mutiny.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Political and Cultural Influence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> His ideas continue to shape contemporary political debates in India, especially regarding nationalism, secularism, and religious identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controversies_and_Criticism\"><\/span><b>Controversies and Criticism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savarkar&#8217;s legacy is not without controversy. His advocacy for Hindutva has been heavily criticized by secularists and critics of the Hindu right-wing. Some of his ideas on caste, religion, and his stance on social issues like untouchability have drawn criticism. Additionally, his acquittal in the Gandhi assassination case has also led to debates about his role in Indian politics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veer_Savarkars_Death_Anniversary_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Veer Savarkar&#8217;s Death Anniversary FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-978 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-978.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-978.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-978.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-978.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-978.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1738744255\"><div id=\"sp-ea-978\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9780\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9780\" aria-controls=\"collapse9780\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who Was Veer Savarkar?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse9780\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-978\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9780\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Veer Savarkar was an Indian freedom fighter, revolutionary, and the proponent of Hindutva ideology. He played a significant role in India's independence struggle, despite his controversial views on religion and nationalism.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9781\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9781\" aria-controls=\"collapse9781\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is Veer Savarkar's Death Anniversary Date 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9781\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-978\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9781\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Veer Savarkar's death anniversary is observed on February 26. In 2025, this date will mark 59 years since his passing, commemorating his contributions and legacy in India's history.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9782\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9782\" aria-controls=\"collapse9782\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What did Veer Savarkar contribute to India\u2019s freedom struggle?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9782\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-978\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9782\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Savarkar contributed by advocating revolutionary movements, writing <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The History of the First War of Indian Independence (1857)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and being an active nationalist during his imprisonment in the Andaman Cellular Jail.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9783\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9783\" aria-controls=\"collapse9783\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Did Savarkar play a role in Gandhi\u2019s assassination?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9783\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-978\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9783\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Savarkar was acquitted of direct involvement in Gandhi's assassination, though he was accused of having links with the conspirators, a matter that remains debated in Indian political discourse.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9784\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9784\" aria-controls=\"collapse9784\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What were some of Veer Savarkar\u2019s writings?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9784\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-978\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9784\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Savarkar\u2019s notable writings include <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The History of the First War of Indian Independence (1857)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The First War of Indian Independence<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which shaped India\u2019s nationalist narrative.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veer Savarkar&#8217;s death anniversary is on February 26. 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