It is known as Parakram Diwas to honour Subhas Chandra Bose’s unwavering spirit in the liberation movement.
On Tuesday, January 23, India will commemorate the 127th birthday of liberation warrior and Indian National Army founder Subhas Chandra Bose. Bose, sometimes referred to as “respected leader” or “Netaji,” was instrumental in promoting total independence for India. The day is known as ‘Parakram Diwas’ in honour of his unwavering spirit in the fight for freedom.
Saluting the populace on the occasion of Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti are a number of national leaders.
Nitin Gadkari, a union minister, wished the people on X. “On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I would like to pay tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the founder of Azad Hind Fauj and a great leader of the Indian freedom struggle 🇮n.” Greetings of the heart to all my fellow citizens on this “Parakram Diwas.”
Subhas Chandra Bose
Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the BJP and the opposition in West Bengal, too sent greetings to the people on this special day. “I bow down to pay my respects to the Greatest Freedom Fighter & National Hero of Bharat; Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 127th Birth Anniversary,” he stated.
Early life and education: On January 23, 1897, in Cuttack (Bengal division) of Odisha, Jankinath, a well-known lawyer, and Prabhavati gave birth to the charismatic leader who became known for phrases like “Delhi Chalo” and “tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azadi doonga (You give me blood, I will give you freedom)”.
Among Jankinath’s fourteen children—six daughters and eight sons—Bose was the ninth. He studied at Presidency College in Calcutta till his suspension for nationalist activities in 1916. He later earned his degree in 1919 from Scottish Churches College.
His place in the national conflict:
Due to his diligence, Bose was sent to the University of Cambridge in England to get ready for the Indian civil service exam, which he passed in 1920. After the country’s independence movement began a year later, he left his position and returned to India. Netaji’s journey was characterised by fortitude since, between 1921 and 1941, he was imprisoned multiple times in different jails.
In 1923, he assumed the role of president of the All-India Youth Congress. Two years later, in 1938, he was elected to the Indian National Congress presidency. He disagreed with Mahatma Gandhi’s less combative style while he was with the INC because he thought that liberation had to be taken by force rather than granted by the oppressor.
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On October 21, 1943, Bose went on to form the Azad Hind Fauj, also called the Indian National Army (INA). This army was crucial in the assault of the British soldiers from the eastern part of independent India. He even started the Azad Hind Radio Station in Germany in addition to founding the INA in Berlin.
When Indian soldiers at the Azad Hind Fauj and German officials at the Special Bureau for India in Berlin bestowed upon him the honorific title of “Netaji” in 1942, he was in Germany.
Mysteries surrounding his death: Following a plane crash in Taiwan on August 18, 1945, Bose vanished from sight. Two of the three accident inquiry committees stated he perished in the collision, but the third stated he survived the ordeal.
Celebrations of Parakram Diwas 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to take part in the Red Fort Parakram Diwas celebrations, where he will inaugurate Bharat Parv, a nine-day extravaganza showcasing the nation’s rich variety and showcasing many cultures. From January 23 to January 31, Bharat Parv will take place. Among other things, it will feature Republic Day tableaus created by 26 Union ministries, highlight citizen-centric projects, and promote local, varied tourism destinations.
