Updated On: 28 May, 2023 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
He was born on May 28, 1883, in Bhagur village near Nashik. Savarkar has been known for his contribution to the Indian independence movement

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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar also known as Veer Savarkar was an independence activist, social reformer, and founder of the Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He was born on May 28, 1883, in Bhagur village near Nashik. Savarkar has been known for his contribution to the Indian independence movement.
Following are a few facts about Vinayak Savarkar: