New Delhi, Oct 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled a “deeply satisfying” national effort undertaken two decades ago to fulfil the long-cherished wish of freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma.

Shyamji Krishna Varma, who passed away in 1930, had expressed the hope that his ashes would one day return to a free India. That wish remained unfulfilled until August 2003, when then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi brought the ashes back from Geneva, Switzerland.

Responding to a post by the Modi Archive handle on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “This thread highlights a very satisfying effort undertaken about two decades ago, thus fulfilling a wish of Shyamji Krishna Varma and honouring a courageous son of Maa Bharti. May more youngsters read about his greatness and bravery!” PM Mo

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