The caste system has long been a defining yet contentious element of Hindu society. Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, a fierce nationalist and reformist, saw this system not just as a social hierarchy but as a significant barrier to Hindu unity and nation-building. His critique of caste-based social ostracism stemmed from his conviction that it weakened…
Social-Reformist Dimension of Hindutva, Part 7 Veer Savarkar’s time in Ratnagiri, a period of enforced confinement following his years in the Andamans, proved to be a pivotal chapter in his focus on social reform. Released from prison in 1924, he was subjected to stringent restrictions, including a ban on political activity and a mandate to…
