Savarkar was a writer and politician who gave shape to the ideology of Hindutva and is seen as an icon by politicians supportive of the idea.
PM Narendra Modi announced Bharat Ratna for former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh as well 'Green Revolution' pioneer M S Swaminathan.
Last month, Shinde had announced that he will rename the Versova-Bandra Sea Link after Hindutva ideologue late VD Savarkar, while a state-level gallantry award on the lines of the one given by the Centre will also be named after him.
Talking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the revision in school textbooks in Karnataka was expected after the Congress returned to power in the southern state.
Veer Savarkar birth anniversary: It was the first time Savarkar's birth anniversary was being celebrated in the state government-constructed Maharashtra Sadan there, CM Shinde added.
Savarkar was born in 1883 in Maharashtra and is seen as a hero, especially by parties and organisations which subscribe to Hindutva views.
In response, BJP supporters released a video which showed the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi laying the foundation stone of Parliament Library building. Congress leaders have also raised question on why the new building is being inaugurated on Veer Savarkar Jayanti, which falls on May 28.
Rahul Gandhi went to England last month and in one of the gatherings commented that Veer Savarkar wrote in his book that he, along with his 5-6 friends, was beating a Muslim person and Veer Savarkar enjoyed it. That remark is an insult because that incident is imaginary, Satyaki Savarkar said.
Savarkar was born on May 28, 1883, in the present-day Nashik district.
Politics on Veer Savarkar: In Maharashtra, cross-border politics continues on the issue of Savarkar's honor. Shiv Sena, which is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, has opposed Rahul Gandhi's statement on Savarkar.
Sharad Pawar on Rahul Gandhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seems to be isolated over his statement on Savarkar. After the Uddhav faction of Congress ally Shiv Sena won Maharashtra, NCP President Sharad Pawar said that Savarkar's sacrifice for the freedom of the country cannot be forgotten.
According to reports, Sharad Pawar made this clear to Congress chief Kharge that targeting Savarkar, a revered figure in Maharashtra, would not help MVA.
Rahul Gandhi in his press conference after disqualification as MP had said "My name is not Savarkar, my name is Gandhi and Gandhi does not offer an apology to anyone", a remark which drew a lot of fire from the BJP and both factions of the Shiv Sena.
Sena leader Sanjay Raut while speaking to India TV said that Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena will boycott Mallikarjun Kharge's dinner party today on the issue of Savarkar's insult. No leader of the party will attend the dinner.
This is not the first time that Rahul Gandhi has spoken against Veer Savarkar. Since the election campaign is in full swing in Gujarat with Hindutva emerging as a big factor, and Savarkar being a venerable icon of Hindutva, Rahul had to come forward to defend his remarks.
The Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction has an alliance with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, as part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi.
Karnataka news: The textbook revision committee reportedly inserted the section in the revised curriculum that reads, "Mr. Vinayak Savarkar used to sit on the wings of a bird and fly out to visit the homeland while he was imprisoned in the Andaman jail."
A child dressed as one of the freedom fighters to participate in the rally had the name of V D Savarkar written on him. Controversy erupted when its photo was circulated on social media.
A 20-year-old youth was stabbed in Karnataka's Shivamogga district on Monday. The attack took place after a clash broke out in the district as some members of the Muslim community tried replacing posters of Veer Savarkar with that of Tipu Sultan. Watch this episode of Aaj Ki Baat.
Karnataka clashes: The attack took place after a clash broke out in the district as some members of the Muslim community tried replacing posters of Veer Savarkar with that of Tipu Sultan.
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