The Whirlwind

Tag: England

  • Into the Enemy’s Camp: Savarkar’s Voyage

    Into the Enemy’s Camp: Savarkar’s Voyage

    On 9 June 1906, Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar embarked from Bombay aboard the steamer S.S. Persia. While the immediate purpose of this journey was formally described as pursuing higher studies in England, its deeper significance lay elsewhere. For Savarkar, this was not merely a student’s sojourn abroad but a deliberate and strategic entry into the…

  • Abhinav Bharat Manifesto: Savarkar’s Revolutionary Playbook for Indian Independence

    Abhinav Bharat Manifesto: Savarkar’s Revolutionary Playbook for Indian Independence

    From clandestine arms smuggling to guerrilla warfare – how Savarkar’s secret society laid the groundwork for a militant nationalist uprising. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar understood a critical truth of political struggle: words alone – no matter how passionate or persuasive – are powerless without action. To that end, he moved beyond fiery speeches and writings, crafting…