Narendra Modi Honors Veer Savarkar in France: A Journey Through History and Diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Marseille, France, to honor V D Savarkar, a renowned Indian freedom fighter who attempted escape there in 1910. Alongside President Macron, Modi will inaugurate a new Indian Consulate and visit historical sites, reinforcing India-France relations while commemorating shared history and sacrifices.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Marseille, southern France, paying tribute to Indian freedom fighter V D Savarkar. Savarkar attempted a daring escape here in 1910 from British custody – a moment of significant historical importance in India's independence struggle. Local French activists once protested against his extradition to British authorities.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, is in Marseille for a series of crucial meetings set to enhance Indo-French ties, including the inauguration of the new Indian Consulate. They plan to honor Indian soldiers who fell in both World Wars at the Mazargues War Cemetery during their visit.

Modi's itinerary also includes a tour of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) facility, emphasizing India's engagement in global scientific collaborations. Earlier engagements involved the AI Action Summit and the India-France CEOs Forum, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation.