Savarkar’s Grandson Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Italy Remark

Elizabeth Thomas

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00:00Ranjit Savarkar, the grandson of freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar,

00:05has once again taken sharp aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi,

00:10escalating a political and ideological feud that continues to fuel national debate.

00:15In a strongly worded statement, Ranjit Savarkar criticized Rahul for repeatedly attacking

00:20Veer Savarkar's legacy in public speeches, especially on sensitive issues concerning

00:25India's freedom, struggle and national identity. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's recent comments,

00:30accusing Savarkar of apologizing to the British, Ranjit retorted that if Rahul feels ashamed of

00:36India's true patriots, he should instead proudly showcase his maternal roots from Italy.

00:41This scathing remark is a reference to Rahul Gandhi's mother, Sonia Gandhi, who was born in Italy and

00:48later became a naturalized Indian citizen. The comment underscores a common narrative used by

00:53right-wing critics, questioning the Congress leader's connection to Indian ethos and nationalism.

00:59Ranjit Savarkar went further to defend his grandfather's contributions to India's independence

01:05movement, highlighting Savarkar's early resistance against British colonial rule,

01:10his time spent in the cellular jail in Andaman, and his broader ideological influence on modern

01:15Hindu nationalist thought. He accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to rewrite history and politicize

01:21the legacy of freedom fighters for short-term electoral gain. The clash is not new.

01:27Rahul Gandhi has frequently targeted Veer Savarkar, especially in the context of the Congress

01:33Party's broader ideological opposition to Hindutva. During the Bharat Jodhoyatra and other political

01:39rallies, he has made statements accusing Savarkar of compromising with the British, contrasting him

01:45with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. These remarks have provoked fierce backlash from the

01:51BJP and right-wing thinkers who see Savarkar as a symbol of courage and ideological clarity.

01:58Political analysts note that this war of words is not just about history, but also reflects deeper

02:04fault lines in Indian politics, between secular and nationalist ideologies, between the Congress

02:10Party's legacy, and the BJP's reinterpretation of India's past. With elections approaching, such rhetoric

02:17is likely to become more pointed as leaders seek to mobilize support around historical narratives.

02:24As the debate intensifies, what remains clear is that Veer Savarkar continues to be a polarizing figure

02:30in Indian politics, and his legacy, whether revered or criticized, remains at the heart of ideological

02:37contestations. Ranja Savarkar's latest comments ensure that this issue stays firmly in the national

02:43spotlight, especially as politicians revisit history to shape the future.

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