New Delhi: At a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron On Tuesday, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi The prime minister recalled Veer Savarkar, an Indian soldier and Hindu thinker who fought in the First World War, and recalled their relationship with the French port city of Marseille, which he visited last year.“During the First World War, Indian soldiers set foot on Europe from Marseille. Their heroic deeds are still remembered in many parts of Europe. It was in this city that freedom fighter Veer Savarkar jumped into the sea to escape the pursuit of the British. His action symbolized his unwavering determination for India’s independence,” Modi said.While in England, Savarkar was accused of revolutionary activities and taken to India to face trial.When the ship docked at Marseilles, he tried to escape by jumping overboard, but was captured and taken to India.The prime minister rarely thinks of Savarkar during his diplomatic engagements.Modi said he paid tribute to Savarkar in Marseille when he visited France to co-chair the AI Action Summit with Macron.
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