Relevance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the 21st century Updated Jan 23, 2021 | 15:16 IST
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose put forward a blue-print of the future for India in his famous Haripura address as president of the Indian National Congress in February 1938. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose | Photo Credit: Twitter
The role that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose played in India’s struggle for independence has been much discussed and today there are several good books written about him and the role of the Indian National Army (INA) by both Indian and foreign scholars. Many more new studies are being published every year.
India News: PM Modi on Saturday participated in an event marking the 'Parakaram Diwas' commemorating the 125 birth nniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. PM Mo
Parakram Diwas: 7 interesting facts about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Updated Jan 23, 2021 | 06:03 IST
The Centre has decided to observe January 23 as Parakram Diwas every year to mark the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly known as Netaji. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose [File photo] | Photo Credit: IANS
Key Highlights It is extensively acknowledged that Netaji coined the slogan Jai Hind .
Commanded by Netaji, soldiers of the Indian National Army (INA), also known as the Azad Hind Fauz, gallantly fought for an undivided and independent India.
The iconic freedom fighter, known for his militancy approach for liberating India, was arrested, released and rearrested countless times.
Updated Jan 19, 2021 | 12:43 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit West Bengal on January 23 to attend Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary celebrations. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose | Photo Credit: IANS
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PM Narendra Modi may visit Bengal on January 23 to take part in Netaji s birthday celebrations at Victoria Memorial
Mamata Banerjee has asked the Modi govt to announce Netaji s birthday as national holiday
TMC supremo may hold a padyatra in Kolkata on January 23
Kolkata: The Government of India has decided to celebrate the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as Parakram Diwas every year, Union Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday. The ministry stated that to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, the government has decided to dedicate the great freedom fighter s birthday every year as “Parakram Diwas”.