By highlighting the military aspect of Bose’s personality and his Hindu credentials, the Hindu right-wing is projecting him to be in the leadership of the prime minister himself.
PM Modi calls Netaji true son of Mother India ; will reach Bengal as BJP, TMC celebrate Bose s birt
PM Modi calls Netaji true son of Mother India ; will reach Bengal as BJP, TMC celebrate Bose s birth anniversary
PM Narendra Modi will be reaching Bengal as BJP celebrates ‘Parakram Diwas’ on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary and TMC observes ‘Desh Prem Diwas’.
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UPDATED: January 23, 2021 11:49 IST
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose birth anniversary: BJP and TMC have planned major events for Netaji s birth anniversary today. (PTI photos)
As Bengal gears up for the upcoming assembly election, the campaign has heated up with both BJP and ruling Trinamool Congress planning mega celebrations for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary on Saturday. PM Narendra Modi will be reaching Bengal as BJP celebrates ‘Parakram Diwas’ on Netaji’s birth anniversary and TMC observes ‘Desh Prem Diwas’ with an eye on the upcoming assembly election.
: Friday, January 22, 2021, 11:00 PM IST
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee uncertain to share dais with PM Modi on Netaji s birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
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Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to call January 23 anything else but âDesh Nayak Diwasâ. Announcing a âpadyayatraâ on Saturday from Shyambazar in North Kolkata to Red Road to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Mamata Banerjee claimed that Netaji is one of the biggest saints of India.
âNetaji is not just limited to Bengal. He is the hero of our country. The TMC wants the day to be celebrated as Desh Nayak Diwas (the national heroâs day),â Banerjee was heard saying several times.
»It s Mamata s Desh Nayak Diwas vs BJP s Parakram Diwas as Parties Fight for Slice of Netaji s Legacy
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It s Mamata s Desh Nayak Diwas vs BJP s Parakram Diwas as Parties Fight for Slice of Netaji s Legacy
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
While the Centre has decided to celebrate Bose’s birthday as ‘Parakram Diwas’ (the day of valour), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday that the day will be observed as ‘Desh Nayak Diwas’ (the day of the national hero).
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The celebration plans for the 125th birth anniversary of India’s legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has sparked another political slugfest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling-Trinamool Congress in West Bengal ahead of the state assembly elections this year. Bose’s birth anniversary will be a year-long celebration beginning this January 23.