Maharashtra govt declares May 28 as 'Swatantrataveer Gaurav Diwas' to honor Savarkar

The ongoing political debate between BJP and Congress regarding Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar has been generating heat in the country recently. Amidst this, Maharashtra's chief minister, Eknath Shinde, has made an important announcement. He declared that 28th May will now be celebrated as 'Swatantrataveer Gaurav Diwas' in the state.

स्वातंत्र्यवीर सावरकर यांचा २८ मे हा जन्मदिवस राज्य शासनामार्फत 'स्वातंत्र्यवीर गौरव दिन’ म्हणून साजरा करण्यात येणार आहे,अशी घोषणा मुख्यमंत्री @mieknathshinde यांनी केली. यादिवशी स्वातंत्र्यवीर सावरकर यांच्या विचारांच्या प्रचार-प्रसारासाठी विविध कार्यक्रम आयोजित केले जाणार आहेत.

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 11, 2023

Industries Minister Uday Samant demanded that 'Swatantrataveer Gaurav Diwas' be celebrated to honor the patriotism, courage, and progressive thoughts of Swatantryaveer Savarkar, who made a significant contribution to the country's independence and the upliftment of the nation.

स्वातंत्र्यवीर वि. दा. सावरकर यांचा जन्मदिवस "वीर स्मरण दिन"म्हणून साजरा करावा... आज राज्याचे मुख्यमंत्री ना. एकनाथजी शिंदे यांच्याकडे निवेदनाद्वारे मागणी केली. pic.twitter.com/FVVe2S7GuH

— Uday Samant (@samant_uday) April 10, 2023

Subsequently, the Chief Minister Shinde declared that the state government would observe May 28, the birth anniversary of Swatantryaveer Savarkar, as 'Swatantrataveer Gaurav Diwas.'