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The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shinde-led Shiv Sena had last month announced that Savarkar Gaurav Yatras would be taken out in each district of Maharashtra to honour Savarkar’s contribution to the country and to counter Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism against him.
Thane: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday led the 'Savarkar Gaurav Yatra' in his hometown Thane in which hundreds of people took part
The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shinde-led Shiv Sena had last month announced that Savarkar Gaurav Yatras would be taken out in each district of Maharashtra.
Congress govts gave Savarkar medical aid, acknowledged his status as 'freedom fighter', released a stamp on him. But post-2000, as party lines hardened, so did views on the divisive figure
The country will always be grateful for his role and important contribution in the freedom struggle, said Chief Minister Yogi.