The writer has a Phd in sociology and is a fellow at IVSK, Delhi. The views expressed are personal.
Veer Savarkar’s crusade against caste discrimination remains under-appreciated
There are several aspects of this great revolutionary, reformer and visionary which demand greater attention. Being an ideologue of Hindu philosophy is just one aspect of his life.
One of the most influential figures in modern Indian history, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, has often been demonised by his detractors who project him as a Hindu fundamentalist while his supporters often treat him as an Hindutva icon. However, one of the least discussed aspects of Savarkar’s life pertains to his efforts as a social reformer, especially against caste discrimination and untouchability.
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