PM Modi's Marseille visit brings Savarkar's story to fore

Tuesday, 11 February 2025
PM Narendra Modi will visit Marseille to connect with the history of Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and the significant escape attempt of Veer Savarkar in 1910. During the trip, Modi will open India's newest consulate general and honor soldiers at the Mazargues War Cemetery.

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Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India since 2014

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Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published on January 1, 1970

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Indian political activist and writer (1883–1966)

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