Vinayak D. Savarkar
Vinayak D. Savarkar was an influential Indian freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, poet, and playwright, who is best known for his role in the development of Hindu nationalist ideology. He was a key figure in the early 20th century movement advocating for Hindutva, which sought to establish Hinduism as the central identity of India. His writings and political activism laid the groundwork for the later rise of organizations like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), significantly shaping the cultural and political landscape of modern India.
Born on May 28, 1883 (142 years old)
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Vinayak D. Savarkar is recognized as one of Hindu nationalism’s pioneering ideologists.
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