When landing MarseillesPrime Minister Narendra Modi recognized the vital role of the French city in the India Independence Movement, specifically highlighting See SavarkarThe escape attempt and expressing his gratitude to the French activists who supported him during that challenging period.
On the social media platform X, he said, “he landed in Marseille. In the Freedom Quest of India, this city has a special meaning. It was here where the great Veer Savarkar tried a brave escape. I also want to thank the people of Marseille The French already the activists of the time who demanded that they do not give it to British custody.
The Amrit Mahotsav government website offers an idea of Savarkar’s story that indicates: “Veer Savarkar was arrested in London in 1910 in relation to the case of Nasik’s conspiracy. When he was being taken by boat to India for trial, Outside Marseille, Savarkar jumped into the sea and swam to the French coast, challenging the shots from the ship. “
The website also states: “It was arrested in Marseille by the British police. The French government protested against this arrest in the French soil to the International Court of The Hague. This brought Veer Savarkar and other combatants of Indian freedom to prominence worldwide. “
The PM Modi and President Macron agenda for the day also includes visiting the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (Iter) Project. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi visited Mazargues War Cemetery to honor Indian soldiers who died in world wars.
During his 2 -day visit, Prime Minister Modi also emphasized the solid base of India-France Relationsdeclaring: “India and France are not only connected by democratic values. Deep trust, innovation and service of people are the pillars of our friendship. Our relationship is not limited to only our two nations. Together, we are providing solutions to global problems “.
The program also saw PM modi co -challenging the AI Action Summit Together with President Macron in Paris, which was attended by global leaders, political leaders and experts in the industry.
