New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Goa for a two-days scheduled from May 29 to May 30.
During his visit, the Defence Minister will interact with the Indian Navy personnel.
Earlier in the day, Singh paid tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary.
Rajnath Singh termed Veer Savarkar as a “great revolutionary” and “thinker”. He asserted that Savarkar’s “indomitable courage” and “dedication” to the nation are exemplary to the countrymen.
“On the birth anniversary of the great revolutionary and thinker Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, I remember and salute him with reverence. His indomitable courage, dedication to the nation and his contribution to the Indian freedom struggle are inspiring. His thoughtfulness and patriotism are exemplary for the countrymen”, Rajnath Singh’s ‘X’ post said.
Meanwhile, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hailed Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary and considered him a “fearless revolutionary, fiery nationalist and visionary” leader.
“On the birth anniversary of Shri Vinayak Damodar Savarkar proudly hailed as Veer Savarkar, I salute the fearless revolutionary, fiery nationalist & visionary who lit the spark of independence & selfless sacrifice in India’s freedom movement”, Pramod Sawant posted on his ‘X’ handle.Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was born on May 28, 1883, in Nashik. Savarkar was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, and writer and was popularly known for coining the term ‘Hindutva’.