In response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of VD Savarkar, Shiv Sena and BJP reminded him that his own grandmother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had hailed the Hindutva ideologue as a "remarkable son of India". Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde read out a letter written by Indira Gandhi praising Savarkar and questioned if she was also anti-Constitution. The House witnessed tumultuous scenes as Rahul Gandhi attempted to respond but was not allowed.
During a discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India in the Lok Sabha, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi pointed out the BJP's contradictory stance on the Constitution and its ideology. He quoted Veer Savarkar, a key figure in the RSS and BJP's ideology, who had stated that there is nothing Indian about the Constitution and that it should be superseded by the Manusmriti. Gandhi also highlighted the BJP's questionable actions, such as handing over Dharavi and other national assets to Adani, which goes against the principles of economic and social equality outlined in the Constitution. He also announced plans for a Caste Census to shed light on the marginalized communities that have been neglected by the ruling party.
During a special debate on the Constitution, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi delivered a fiery speech, quoting Mahabharata's Eklavya and Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, in the context of caste oppression in India. Gandhi accused the BJP of going against the principles of the Constitution and raised issues like caste census, removal of quota ceiling, and the Hathras rape-murder case to highlight the party's neglect towards the lower caste and marginalized sections of society.
During a discussion on the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, questioned the ruling BJP's loyalty to the founding document. He referenced the writings of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, claiming that Savarkar believed the Constitution had no Indian elements and preferred the Manusmriti as the law of the land. He also accused the BJP of betraying the values of the Constitution and highlighted their alleged mistreatment of protesting farmers and the family of a gangrape victim in Hathras.
A controversial video from 2019 showing Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray calling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi "nalayak" (useless) and suggesting he should be beaten with a shoe has resurfaced on social media. The video, which has gone viral recently, shows Thackeray criticizing Gandhi for insulting Indian nationalist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. However, the video is from before the two became allies, and was recorded at a book launch event in 2019. The resurfacing of this video has sparked debates and discussions online.
K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu Chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been caught in controversy after a video of him allegedly criticizing freedom fighter Veer Savarkar went viral on social media. However, upon further investigation, it was revealed that the video was edited and taken out of context. In the longer version of the speech, Annamalai actually questioned whether calling Savarkar a "British bootlicker" did justice to his legacy. This incident highlights the impact of misinformation and the need for fact-checking in today's digital age.
A video of BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai was shared on social media with a misleading claim that he made disparaging remarks about Hindu nationalist ideologue VD Savarkar. However, a fact check revealed that the video was edited to remove context and the full video reveals that Annamalai was actually defending Savarkar.
During a podcast interview with influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, Randeep Hooda opened up about his experience directing the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar and the financial challenges he faced during filming. The actor also shared that he had to sell his father's properties to bear the expenses of the movie. He also discussed his dramatic weight loss and the physical challenges he endured during the making of the biopic.
Versatile actor Randeep Hooda has been making headlines for his recently-released film Swatantra Veer Savarkar, where he makes his debut as a director. While there were speculations about his political ambitions, Randeep has clarified that he remains fully dedicated to his acting career for now. He also shared the intense preparation he underwent for his role, including a 32 kg weight loss and confining himself in a cell to understand Savarkar's experience.
Randeep Hooda, known for his versatile acting skills, recently revealed his stance on not being part of any 'camps' in Bollywood. He also discussed the industry's lack of support for his self-directed and funded film, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Randeep also addressed the challenges he has faced due to the perception of being 'arrogant' in the industry.