New Delhi, May 28 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary.

Rajnath Singh termed Veer Savarkar as a "great revolutionary" and "thinker". He asserted that Savarkar's "indomitable courage" and "dedication" to the nation are exemplary to the countrymen.

"On the birth anniversary of the great revolutionary and thinker Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, I remember and salute him with reverence. His indomitable courage, dedication to the nation and his contribution to the Indian freedom struggle are inspiring. His thoughtfulness and patriotism are exemplary for the countrymen", Rajnath Singh's 'X' post said.

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