SAVARKAR

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VINAYAK DAMODAR SAVARKAR

Savarkar was a multifaceted personality who had a lasting impact on India's socio-political landscape

He was born on May 28, 1883 in Bhagur village of Nashik district in Maharashtra

Born to a Marathi Brahmin family, Savarkar was influenced by the Indian freedom struggle from an early age

He wrote a book about the 1857 revolt titled 'The First War of Independence' during his time in London

In 1910-11, he was convicted of sedition and sentenced to 50-year imprisonment by the British government 

While in prison, he wrote his seminal work 'Essentials of Hindutva' in 1921

His work laid the foundation for 'Hindutva' to be used as a political and cultural ideology

After his release from prison, Savarkar  influenced the launch of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1925

He served as the President of Hindu Mahasabha from 1937 to 1942

At the age of 82, Savarkar passed away on February 26th, 1966