Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters at Cellular Jail

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today visited the Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar islands and paid homage to the freedom fighters who endured immense suffering for India's independence. He laid a wreath at the Martyr's Column, paid tribute at Veer Savarkar's cell and visited Swatantra Jyoti, the Central Tower, Gallows and the Museum and Exhibition Gallery. He also witnessed the Light and Sound Show depicting the heroic saga of the freedom struggle.

Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar today and paid homage to the freedom fighters who endured immense suffering for India's independence. He laid a wreath at the Martyr's Column, paid tribute Veer Savarkar's legacy at the Veer… pic.twitter.com/FuxMjlXi6Z

Speaking during the visit, the Vice-President described Veer Savarkar as a unique and fearless revolutionary whose burning patriotism inspired generations of young Indians. Recalling Savarkar's years of imprisonment and harsh treatment in the Cellular Jail, he said, "The purpose of sending freedom fighters to jail was to demoralise them; Savarkar ji never got demoralised. Finally, the British Raj got demoralised." He also highlighted Savarkar's contribution to the fight against untouchability and social discrimination.

Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan emphasised that India's quest to become more powerful is not to dictate terms to others, but to ensure that "we never want to be dictated by anyone in this world, that is what is real freedom."

Earlier today, upon his arrival at INS Utkrosh, Sri Vijaya Puram, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was warmly received by the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi (Retd.), along with senior officials and dignitaries. He was also accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.

Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan is on a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, during which he will participate in various programmes, including the launch of 'Har Ghar Tiranga', and visit Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island.

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