Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised French activists who had resisted Britain’s attempt to take away Veer Savarkar from France after the freedom fighter and Hindutva icon escaped from a British ship.“Landed in Marseille. In India’s quest for freedom, this city holds special significance. It was here that the great Veer Savarkar attempted a courageous escape. … Read more
Paris: After successfully co-chairing the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Marseille on Tuesday (local time) ahead of their engagements in the city. PM Modi also thanked the people of Marseille for the role they played in Veer Savarkar’s escape during colonial rule. He posted … Read more
NEW DELHI: When PM Narendra Modi visits Marseille, the second largest city in France and home to a famous port, he will be connecting not just with the valour of Indian soldiers who fought on the side of the British in World War I but also an important episode in the life of nationalist and … Read more