Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary and urged people to visit Kranti Teerth - a memorial which celebrates his life and contribution.

"On his birth anniversary, I bow to Shyamji Krishna Varma. A devout patriot, he inspired several nationalists, both in India and overseas," Modi said.

The Prime Minister said that Varma was closely associated with India House which was a very active hub for the nationalist movement in London.

"In 2003, I had the honour to bring Shyamji Krishna Varma's ashes back to India from Switzerland," he said.

He said that Kranti Teerth - a memorial which celebrated Varma's life and contribution was dedicated to the nation in 2010.

"I urge you to visit Kranti Teerth in Mandvi (Kutch district). Visit, get inspired by the life of Shyamji Krishna Varma!," the Prime Minister said.