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Awarding 'Bharat Ratna' to Savarkar will increase prestige of the honor, says Bhagwat

  • Mohan Bhagwat claims Bharat Ratna’s dignity rises if given to Savarkar
  • RSS chief vows to inquire about the delay in the conferment
  • Savarkar already rules the hearts of people regardless of any formal award

08 Feb 2026

Awarding 'Bharat Ratna' to Savarkar will increase prestige of the honor, says Bhagwat

Addressing the '100 Years of Sangh Journey' event in Mumbai on Sunday, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat strongly advocated for conferring the Bharat Ratna on Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Bhagwat asserted that such a move would not only recognize Savarkar’s immense contributions but would also "increase the prestige" of India’s highest civilian honor.

He emphasized that Savarkar already resides in the hearts of millions, and official recognition would be an act of grace for the award itself. Bhagwat addressed the long-standing delay in this conferment, noting that while he is not a member of the selection committee, he intends to personally inquire about the reasons for the holdup if given the opportunity.

He described Savarkar as a figure whose "exceptional service" to the nation transcends formal titles, yet remains a vital piece of India’s historical and ideological recognition.

 

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