On 26th February in history, we commemorate the death anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a valiant freedom fighter who championed the cause of armed revolution against the British. Born in Bhagur, Nashik, Savarkar firmly believed that there was no other way to attain freedom except through the use of force. His fearless attitude and unyielding spirit made him a hero to many, and his willingness to accept life imprisonment with a smile was an inspiration to all those fighting for independence. Today, there stands a memorial to Savarkar in Bhagur, serving as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian freedom."The phrase 'Ne Majsi Ne Patra Mathrubhumi Sagar Pran Talmalla' holds a special place in the history of the freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who passionately answered the call of his motherland. As a staunch Hindu, he was bestowed with the title of 'Swatantryaveer' by the renowned Marathi writer and journalist Prahlad Keshav Atre. While studying law in London, Savarkar translated the autobiography of Italian intellectual Joseph Mazzini into Marathi, and his preface to the translation became the cornerstone of the armed revolution philosophy for many Indians. Numerous revolutionaries of that era found inspiration in this preface and made it their guiding principle."
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was a freedom fighter who dedicated his life to the cause of India's independence from British rule. Despite his significant contributions to the movement, he was stripped of his barrister degree due to his involvement in the struggle. Savarkar was also a pioneer in the field of language purification and enriched the Marathi language with 45 new words such as "date" and "mayor". In his later years, Savarkar went on a hunger strike and gave up food, medicine, and water from February 1, 1966, at the age of 83. Sadly, his health deteriorated rapidly and he passed away on February 26, 1966, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and commitment to the cause of freedom.
1887: Death anniversary of India's first female doctor Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
Anandi Gopal Joshi, the first female doctor in India, contracted tuberculosis at the age of 21. She earned her medical degree in the United States and was lauded not only in India but worldwide for her achievements. Unfortunately, after a long struggle with illness, Anandi passed away on February 26, 1887. Her birth name was Yamuna.
1994: Birthday of wrestler Bajrang Punia (Bajrang Punia)
Bajrang Punia, a professional wrestler, has established himself as a prominent figure in the wrestling world and brought pride to India with his impressive performances. He recently won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, adding to his list of achievements. Bajrang Punia has won numerous championship matches and was also awarded the gold medal at the Asian Games. In 2013, he secured a bronze medal in the 60 kg category at the World Wrestling Championships in Budapest. He made history in India by winning the gold medal in the 61 kg weight category in the National Board Games in 2014. Bajrang Punia continued to excel, winning the gold medal at the 2017 Asian Games held in South Korea and the Asian Wrestling Championships in Delhi in the same year, which earned him worldwide recognition.
2019: Balakot Air Strike
In 2019, a terrorist attack on Indian Army soldiers in Pulwama resulted in the martyrdom of 40 CRPF personnel, similar to a 2016 attack. The public demanded retaliation, such as a surgical strike. On the morning of February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force fighter jets entered POK and bombed terrorist hideouts in Balakot, resulting in many casualties. Pakistan was unaware of the attack. Pakistani fighter planes subsequently entered Indian territory but were repulsed by the Indian Air Force. During the exchange, Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan's plane crashed, and he was taken captive by Pakistan. He was released a few days later.
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