India, Aug. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today visited the Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar islands and paid homage to the freedom fighters who endured immense suffering for India's independence. He laid a wreath at the Martyr's Column, paid tribute at Veer Savarkar's cell and visited Swatantra Jyoti, the Central Tower, Gallows and the Museum and Exhibition Gallery. He also witnessed the Light and Sound Show depicting the heroic saga of the freedom struggle.
Speaking during the visit, the Vice-President described Veer Savarkar as a unique and fearless revolutionary whose burning patriotism inspired generations of young Indians. Recalling Savarkar's years of im...