VD Savarkar
VD Savarkar, an influential figure in Indian history, was a freedom fighter, poet, and politician known for his role in the Hindutva movement. He advocated for Hindu nationalism and was a vocal critic of British colonial rule. In recent discussions, his writings have been revisited, particularly his critique of cow worship, which he labeled as a form of blind faith that hinders rational thought.
Born on May 28, 1883 (142 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,306,822 | $2,900,000 | 2,746$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,380,004,385 | 1,306,822 | $2,900,000 | 2,746$ |
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Recent Mentions
India:
Aiyar referred to Savarkar as an ideologue who saw Buddhism as an existential threat to all Hindus.
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India:
Rahul referenced Hindu ideologue VD Savarkar about beating up a Muslim man.
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India:
VD Savarkar’s scathing critique of cow worship is described as blind faith that stifles reason.
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