On 8th July 1910 when he was taken to India by a ship and the ship when berthed at Marseilles [France], he wriggled out and swam a great distance. He had already informed the friends and Madame Ca ma of his plans and had asked them to reach at particular time but they failed to reach there and British Government recaptured him. Had they reached in time the history would have been different.
Literary he was a great litterateur, writer, author dramatist and novelist too. A publisher has published his literature in 8 big volumes that are worth preserving and worth to read and study. He was progressive leader and not a believer of superstitions or orthodox. What he said about cow is- it is a useful animal and he did not believe the theory that cow is god. For Hindus god is not an idea of some superman but one who is worth respecting. Thus this single example will make it clear how he was different from others.
The nameplate of Veer Samara was removed at the instance of Manishankar Ayer, the present Union Minister as he was averse towards him. We Indians have habit of giving undue importance to few and to ignore and condemn others who were really martyrs. Perhaps this is because they were never vote catchers nor show case leaders nor caste based politicians.
On his birth anniversary (coming 28th May 2008) we salute him and pay sincere respect and tributes to him.
PV Namjoshi, Indore
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