'Symbol of nationalism, freedom fighter, his sacrificing life will continue to give us inspiration and strength';  BJP leaders commemorate Savarkar on his birth anniversary

NEW DELHI: Today is the 139th birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, along with top BJP leaders, paid tributes to Savarkar.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Respectful tribute to Veer Savarkar, the hardworking son of Mother Bharti, on his birth anniversary."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also remembered Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary and said his "sacrifices will continue to give us inspiration and strength".

"Tributes to the symbol of nationalism, freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary. Savarkar ji's life is a classic example of how one can live for the country. His sacrificing life will continue to give us inspiration and strength," he tweeted.

"Veer Savarkar ji received two life imprisonment in one life and the inhuman tortures of the dungeon could not deter his resolve to take Mother Bharati to the ultimate glory," he added.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to Savarkar.

"Veer Savarkar was the epitome of courage, determination and sacrifice. The effective role he played in India's freedom struggle is inspiring. His entire life was devoted to the service of the country and society. I bow down to such a brave Savarkar on his birth anniversary," Singh said.