Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised French activists who had resisted Britain’s attempt to take away Veer Savarkar from France after the freedom fighter and Hindutva icon escaped from a British ship.“Landed in Marseille. In India’s quest for freedom, this city holds special significance. It was here that the great Veer Savarkar attempted a courageous escape….
PM Modi lands in Marseille (ANI photo) Upon landing in Marseille, PM Narendra Modi acknowledged the French city’s vital role in India’s independence movement, specifically highlighting Veer Savarkar‘s escape attempt and expressing gratitude to French activists who supported him during that challenging period.On social media platform X, he said, “Landed in Marseille. In India’s freedom…
NEW DELHI: When PM Narendra Modi visits Marseille, the second largest city in France and home to a famous port, he will be connecting not just with the valour of Indian soldiers who fought on the side of the British in World War I but also an important episode in the life of nationalist and…