PM paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary.
About Shyamji Krishna Varma (4th October, 1857 - 30th March 1930)
- Born in 1857 in modern-day Gujarat.
Contributions:
- Founded Indian Home Rule Society, India House in London to carry out anti-British activities.
- Inspired Veer Savarkar (Member of India House in London.)
- Publication journal (English Monthly): called “Indian Sociologist”.
- Became first President of Bombay Arya Samaj, was an admirer of Dayanand Saraswati.
- In 1905, barred from practicing law by Inner Temple (a professional association for barristers in London) following charges of sedition.
- In face of criticism, shifted his base from England to Paris and continued his movement.
Values:
- Patriotism, Courage, Selfless Service etc.
