Bandra-Versova sea hyperlink, which was named after Rajiv Gandhi by NCP, will get named after Veer Savarkar by CM Shinde: Read particulars
On May 28, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde talked about that the upcoming Bandra-Versova sea hyperlink could be named after the freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue Veer Damodar Savarkar. He moreover launched {{that a}} state-level gallantry award alongside the traces of the one which the Central authorities affords could be named after Savarkar. The Sea Link could be known as ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Sea Link’.
#WATCH | “Bandra-Versova sea-link bridge will be named after VD Savarkar and will be known as Veer Savarkar Setu,” pronounces Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on the occasion of #SavarkarJayanti pic.twitter.com/la9RbZlLf8
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2023
While speaking on Savarkar’s supply anniversary, CM Shinde talked about that the earlier’s determine has been maligned by some of us with vested pursuits and out of fright that their retailers could be shut if his concepts flip into mainstream. Notably, this was the first time Savarkar’s supply anniversary was celebrated at Maharashtra Sadan constructed by the state authorities.
#स्वातंत्र्यवीर सावरकर यांच्या कार्याचा गौरव म्हणून मुंबईतील वांद्रे – वर्सोवा सागरी मार्गाला ‘स्वातंत्र्यवीर सावरकर वांद्रे- वर्सोवा सागरी सेतू’ असे नाव देण्याची घोषणा मुख्यमंत्री @mieknathshinde यांनी आज केली. केंद्र सरकारच्या शौर्य पुरस्कारांच्या धर्तीवर अतुलनीय शौर्य… pic.twitter.com/g7ZH3cMKCA
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 28, 2023
He talked about, “The critics of Savarkar know if his thoughts become popular in society, they will have to shut shop. Imagine how terrified they are that they oppose Savarkar even after 57 years of his death There have been deliberate and consistent attempts to malign the image of Savarkar by some for their selfish gains. It is unfortunate even after 57 years of his death, some people fail to understand him. It angers me to see some people deliberately try to malign his image.”
Praising the switch, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis thanked CM Shinde. Notably, in March this yr, Fadnavis despatched an official letter to CM Shinde requesting him to name the ocean hyperlink after Veer Savarkar. He talked about, “This will ensure Savarkar’s name and work remain etched in the memory of people.”
स्वातंत्र्यवीर विनायक दामोदर सावरकर यांच्या जयंतीदिनाचे औचित्य साधून, मुंबईतील वांद्रे-वर्सोवा सागरी मार्गाला ‘स्वातंत्र्यवीर सावरकर वांद्रे-वर्सोवा सागरी सेतू’ असे नाव देण्याची घोषणा मुख्यमंत्री एकनाथराव शिंदे यांनी केल्याबद्दल मी त्यांचा नितांत आभारी आहे. 16 मार्च 2023 रोजी… https://t.co/VLaPMJBrUa pic.twitter.com/CaTg2VRp9v
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 28, 2023
NCP chosen Rajiv Gandhi over Savarkar for the Bandra-Worli sea hyperlink
This simply is not the first time Savarkar’s determine has been proposed for a sea hyperlink. In 2009, BJP-Shiv Sena proposed Savarkar’s determine for the Bandra-Worli sea hyperlink. However, the then-Maharashtra authorities beneath Congress-NCP denied the proposal and chosen Rajiv Gandhi’s determine for the same.
According to an Indian Express report from July 2009, NCP chief Sharad Pawar urged Rajiv Gandhi’s determine for the ocean hyperlink. In an editorial, Sena mouthpiece Saamna recognized that the ocean hyperlink might need been named after personalities born in Maharashtra along with Savarkar, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mahatma Jotiba Phule or Babu Genu. However, Pawar urged Rajiv Gandhi’s determine to “please Sonia”.
While BJP-Sena talked about a selection was made to name the ocean hyperlink after Savarkar, NCP chief and then-deputy CM CHhagan Bhujbal claimed there have been no paperwork to point that the hyperlink was initially named after Veer Sawarkar.
About Bandra-Versova Sea Link
Bandra-Versova Sea Link is an upcoming 17.17 KM bridge connecting Versova and Banfra-Worli Sea Link in Bandra. It is part of the Coastal Road. The endeavor was scheduled to be started in 2019 and completed in 2023. However, the event began in August 2022 and the deadline for the endeavor was shifted to 2026.
