Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tribute to Veer Savarkar, calling him an “unparalleled warrior” and acknowledging his immense contributions to India’s freedom struggle. Speaking at the inauguration of Border Out Posts ‘Leti’ and ‘Indarwa’ and the e-unveiling and foundation-laying of various Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) projects, Shah said Savarkar’s writings had inspired a wave of patriotism across the nation.

“Today is the death anniversary of revolutionary Veer Savarkar. He was not only a fearless warrior but also a patriot whose pen wielded immense power. Through his literature, he ignited patriotism across the country and remained committed to fundamental principles,” Shah said. He also highlighted Savarkar’s efforts in eradicating untouchability, promoting linguistic purity, and advocating for pure nationalism, noting that he worked tirelessly on these causes until his death. “On behalf of the nation, I pay heartfelt tribute to our great freedom fighter,” he added.

Shah also underscored the importance of vigilance along India’s borders, even with friendly neighboring countries. He urged the Armed Border Force to maintain strong intelligence networks, stay alert, and communicate closely with soldiers and officers in border villages to ensure accurate information and effective national security.

Shah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating all infiltrators from Indian territory. “Freedom from infiltrators is not just about removing names from voter lists. The Modi government is determined to remove every infiltrator from Indian soil, and this initiative will soon begin across the Seemanchal region,” he said.