The ‘Savarkar Darshan Pratishthan’ has demanded ‘Bharat Ratna’ for freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. The organisation announced a two-day All India Conference starting February 26 on Savarkar’s life, thoughts, ideas and philosophy titled— ‘Akhil Bharatiya Swatantrayvir Savarkar Sahitya Sammelan’ where the demand for Bharat Ratna will be made in the presence of several Union Ministers including Home Minister Amit Shah.
The objective of the conference is to highlight the relevance of Savarkar’s thoughts in present context. “His persona and deeds are incomparable in the history of modern India. His commitment to the cause of freedom struggle and ideological perspective has made him a great person. He was source of inspiration for millions of freedom fighters of India,” said Ravindra Sathe, Secretary, Savarkar Darshan Pratishthan in the presence of former governor of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and president organising committee, OP Kohli.
BJP President JP Nadda will be the Chief Guest at the Inaugural session on February 26 and the session will be presided over by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel will be Guest of Honour in the programme and valedictory address will be given by Home Minister Amit Shah on the concluding day on February 27.
“Now, it is the time to understand and propagate ideas, thoughts and contribution of Veer Savarkar. This national convention will certainly help not only to understand him better but his philosophy as well,” said Dr Sanjeev Tiwari, Joint Secretary, Organising Committee. He said the organization will demand for a Bharat Ratna for Savarkar.