Savarkar – Pension – Stipend

It is often heard that Savarkar was given a pension or stipend by the British. Let’s know what the truth is. When Savarkar was released from prison in 1924, the British government imposed many restrictions on him…

Not to leave Ratnagiri district or to interfere in politics without the permission of the Government..These restrictions are for five years, if breached, this period is likely to be extended….Not only that, if he violates these restrictions at any time during this period government will be liable to arrest him without a warrant and to undergo the remaining 50 years of life long imprisonment.

In short, the situation is almost similar to house arrest…  it can be called as restrictive detention in other way. 👇

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But this 5-year restriction was renewed several times by the British government and Savarkar was finally released in 1937. 👇

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During the Salt Satyagraha on March 5, Gandhi was arrested at Karadi village near Dandi and transferred to Yeravda Jail. These are the documents ordering the British government to give Gandhi an allowance of Rs 100 during his imprisonment. 👇

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Later during 1943-1944 when he was detained in the Aga Khan Palace during the Quit India movement, Gandhi received 450 rupees… later it was increased to 550 during the period 1944-1945… On that occasion, the other members of the Congress Working Committee in the Aga Khan Palace also received 100 rupees as allowance. 👇

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Subhash Chandra Bose and his brother Sarath Chandra Bose also received such allowance. 👇

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Allowance was received by Netaji while he was detained by the British at his brother’s residence. 👇

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Savarkar, who was under house arrest in Ratnagiri district till 1937, received 60 rupees as allowance like this.. It is not a lifetime pension or stipend…

It should be remembered that this amount was paid after the British confiscated all the properties of Savarkar. 👇

Source : VEER SAVARKAR ED.2ND
by DHANANJAY KEER