Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 12 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that VD Savarkar did not receive the recognition he deserved for his efforts to eradicate social evils.

Amit Shah unveiled a statue of VD Savarkar and inaugurated the 'Veer Savarkar Inspiration Park' in the presence of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Addressing the gathering, the Union Minister hailed VD Savarkar, while terming the Andaman and Nicobar Islands "sacred land" where freedom fighters sacrificed their lives.

Amit Shah said, "Veer Savarkar ji was never given the recognition he deserved for his efforts to eradicate untouchability in the country. He courageously fought against the prevalent evils w...