Modi and Macron honor Indian World War heroes at Mazargues Cemetery in France

Prime Minister Modi visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille with French President Macron to honor Indian soldiers who died in World War I and II. Both leaders laid wreaths during the ceremony. Modi highlighted the significance of Marseille in India's freedom struggle, mentioning Veer Savarkar's escape attempt. He expressed gratitude to the city's residents and activists who supported Savarkar. The cemetery commemorates 1,487 casualties from World War I and 267 from World War II, including 205 Indian soldiers. The Mazargues Indian Memorial was unveiled in 1925.