Bengal Provincial Hindu Mahasabha Demands Portrait in Assembly and Street Renaming to Honor Veer Savarkar

KOLKATA — On May 28, 2026, the Bengal Provincial Hindu Mahasabha organized a solemn memorial meeting at the Kolkata Press Club to commemorate the 143rd birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, revolutionary, and father of Hindu nationalism, Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
​The event drew a distinguished gathering of prominent educationists, social and cultural leaders, intellectuals, and common citizens, all arriving to pay their profound respects to the iconic national figure.
​Highlighting the Bengal Connection
​During the memorial service, keynote speakers shed light on Veer Savarkar's deep intellectual contributions, his unparalleled courage while enduring brutal, inhumane torture in the Cellular Jail, and his philosophy of cultural nationalism.
​Crucially, the speakers emphasized Savarkar's profound ideological connection with the revolutionary spirit of undivided Bengal. It was highlighted that his unwavering support for Bengal's armed revolutionary movement remains a glorious, unforgettable chapter in the history of Indian nationalism.
​Key Resolutions Passed
​To ensure Veer Savarkar is accorded his rightful respect within West Bengal’s historical and cultural narrative, the assembly unanimously passed two major resolutions directed at state authorities:
​Assembly Portrait: A formal appeal and resolution were passed demanding the installation of a portrait of Veer Savarkar inside the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
​Street Renaming: A resolution was passed requesting municipal corporations to rename one of Kolkata's major and most popular streets after Veer Savarkar, aiming to inspire future generations with his legacy.
​The press release was formally issued by Anjan Bandyopadhyay, Office Secretary of the Bengal Provincial Hindu Mahasabha, operating from their headquarters at Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Kolkata.
​Historical Tributes Distributed
​Accompanying the press brief, the organization distributed literature highlighting Savarkar's multifaceted legacy as a "first" in many historical spheres—including being a pioneering student activist, an anti-untouchability reformer who appointed Dalit priests at the Patitpavan Temple in Ratnagiri, and a resilient prison poet.
​The documents also featured historic, cross-ideological praise for Savarkar from prominent Indian leaders, including:
​Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (1939): Who credited Savarkar's literature with inspiring the 1857 war of independence ideals and praised his leadership.
​Rashbehari Bose: Who lauded Savarkar's political foresight and resilience against foreign policies.
​Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Who praised Savarkar's social reform efforts, acknowledging him as a man motivated by a dynamic social purpose.
​Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: Who later reflected on Savarkar's deep, selfless patriotism and his absolute commitment to a strong, united India.