New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday visited the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and paid tribute to freedom fighters who endured hardships during India's struggle for independence.

Radhakrishnan laid a wreath at the Martyr's Column and paid homage at Veer Savarkar's cell. He also visited Swatantra Jyoti, the Central Tower, Gallows and the Museum and Exhibition Gallery, besides witnessing the Light and Sound Show depicting the freedom struggle.

Describing Veer Savarkar as a "unique and fearless revolutionary", the Vice-President said his patriotism inspired generations of Indians.

Recalling Savarkar's imprisonment and the hardships he faced at the Cellular Jail, Radhakrishnan said, "The pur...