Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is an Indian Nationalist whose patriotism towards India has left a mark in the hearts of many Indians. On the 127th birth anniversary of Netaji, let us read more about him.
WHO WAS SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE? Subhash Chandra Bose Subhash Chandra Bose is fondly remembered as one of the greatest freedom fighters of India, and popularly known by the name of Netaji (Respected Leader). He was strongly influenced by Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, and also believed that the Bhagavad Gita was a great source of inspiration for the struggle against the British. Bose was an Indian nationalist, and a prominent figure of the Indian independence movement. The leader spearheaded the revolutionary Indian National Army during World War II. He always pitched for complete and unconditional independence of India from the British Rule.
Subhas Chandra Bose 125th Birth Anniversary: Remembering the Undying Revolutionary Spirit
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Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly known as Netaji, was one of the tallest leaders of the Indian independence movement. A staunch nationalist, Bose is known for his brilliant strategic moves to garner support for his cause not just in India but abroad as well. He formed the Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army to fight the Britishers who occupied India. On his 125th birth anniversary, we recall his life and contributions to India’s freedom struggle.
Early life and Education
Born on January 23, 1897 in Cuttack in the Bengal Province, he was ninth in a family of 14 children. His primary schooling was done at the Protestant European School in Cuttack, before being admitted to the Ravenshaw Collegiate School. After school, he joined the Presidency College, but later changed to the Scottish Church College at the University of Calcutta where he obtained his B.A degree in philoso
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Subhash Chandra Bose was a Nationalist leader who wanted complete and unconditional Independence for India. Born on 23rd January 1897, Bose was a highly educated man.
Baptist Mission s Protestant European School in Cuttack was the first institution he attended. He then went to Ravenshaw Collegiate School followed by Presidency College in Kolkata. Bose also attended Scottish Church College. He graduated from University of Calcutta in Philosophy. Bose also did B.A Mental and Moral Sciences Tripos from University of Cambridge.
After a fallout with top leaders in Congress, Netaji went to Germany back in 1941. Netaji used to give inspirational addresses on Free India Radio which he set up with the help of Germans. Although, Japanese victory in Southeast Asia meant that Bose had to gain their support to free India by defeating British forces back home.