Vice President CP Radhakrishnan praised Varma’s unwavering commitment to the cause, highlighting his ability to nurture revolutionary nationalism from thousands of miles away. Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed this sentiment, emphasizing how platforms like the Indian Home Rule Society and the publication The Indian Sociologist allowed Varma to dismantle British policies through intellectual and political pressure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his respects, noting that Varma dedicated his life to breaking the chains of subjugation.
Born in Mandvi, Gujarat, Varma’s path to revolution was unconventional. Before his time in Europe, he served as a Diwan in several princely states and gained recognition as a formidable Sanskrit scholar. His legacy is now anchored at Kranti Teerth in Kutch, a memorial that houses his ashes. These were repatriated from Switzerland after 55 years by Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat. The site serves as a physical recreation of London’s India House, preserving the history of a man who transformed his exile into a headquarters for India's fight for independence.
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