As Modi, Mamata Battle Over Netaji s Legacy, a Look at His Thoughts on India and Communalism
âTo destroy communalism is, therefore, the task of all those Indians â Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, Christians etc. who have transcended all the communal outlook and have developed a genuine nationalist mentality.â
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Reviewing the Troops of Azad Hind Fauj - 1940s. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
History23/Jan/2021
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee began their battle over the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 124th birth anniversary, both kicking off a year-long celebration on the occasion of the coming 125th birth anniversary on behalf of their governments, though separately. With the state elections barely three months away, both of them are trying to highlight their sentiments for the national hero who has been one of Bengalâs fondest children â Modi had two indoor events in Kolkata on