Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

126th birth anniversary of Netaji marked with tributes, exhibition in UK

The 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Parakram Diwas, was marked with tributes and a special diaspora portrait exhibition at the Indian High Commission in London. The special event, hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday evening, brought together community leaders and members of the British Bengali diaspora to pay homage to Netaji. Sangram', an exhibition made up of portraits of revolutionaries who fought in the Indian freedom struggle drawn by members of the Indian diaspora from around the world, was displayed by Heritage Bengal Global (HGB) to mark the occasion. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his many feats of military and political courage live on, Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami said in his address, following floral tributes to a portrait of Netaji in the Gandhi Hall of India House. The museum in his memory in Calcutta is well worth visiting to see the courage, daring and enterprise that he displayed in escaping from .

Britishers were afraid of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Anurag Thakur

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said here on Sunday that the Britishers were afraid of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who had left the Indian Civil Service (ICS) to join the freedom struggle.After independence, the ICS became the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)."Netaji left ICS and dedicated himself to the country's freedom struggle. Netaji stood alone in front of the Britishers. Britishers said they were not afraid of Mahatma Gandhi. Britishers were afraid of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. There were several freedom fighters on Bengal's soil so the Britishers had to move to Delhi," Thakur said while addressing the youth at the 'Yuvotsav 2023, Swavalambi Bharat Abhiyan' here.Thakur also stressed that it is the responsibility of the youth to fight against those trying to "murder democracy.""Many freedom fighters took birth on this land. If you can free this land from Britishers, you can also free this land from those who are murdering democracy. You have to save the name of Bengal," ..

74-year-old official 'History of INA' remains shrouded in mystery: TMC MP

As the nation pays homage to Subhas Chandra Bose, one more of the mysteries surrounding the legendary freedom fighter's after-life has emerged a book written for the Defence Ministry in 1949-50 on the 'History of the INA' which remains shrouded in secrecy till date. Attempts by researchers on Bose to have the manuscript, compiled by a team of historians led by Late Prof Pratul Chandra Gupta, released to the public remains stonewalled despite an assurance by the central government to the Delhi High Court that it would publish it by July-end 2011. The assurance was given after a case was filed seeking its release. Deepening the mystery over this tome's content is a copy of a note purportedly written by an official of the Ministry of External Affairs on the issue of publication and left strangely in the letter box of TMC MP and life-long Netaji researcher Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. It states that while publication of the manuscript would not impinge on India's relationship with any countr

Shah arrives in Port Blair to participate in Subhas Chandra Bose jayanti

Shah arrived at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a chief guest to culminate the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Iconic Events Week' that was held from January 17 to 23 in Port Blair

PM to name 21 unnamed islands in Andaman-Nicobar, pay tribute to Bose today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to virtually participate in an event to name the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees on the Parakram Diwas on Monday.The Government had declared January 23 as Parakram Diwas in 2021 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose."Tomorrow, on the day of bravery, there will be a special program in honor of the heroic children of Mother India. Will be a part of it through video conferencing at 11 am. During this, 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman-Nicobar will be named after 21 Param Vir Chakra winners," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet on Sunday.According to an official release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi would also unveil the model of the National Memorial dedicated to Netaji to be built on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep.Keeping in mind the historical significance of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and to honor the memory of ...

'Netaji forced to seek fascist nations' support in fight for Independence'

A day before the126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, his daughter, Anita Bose Pfaff, on Sunday said the revolutionary leader, in his struggle for India's Independence, was forced to seek the cooperation of fascist countries which did not share his ideology. In a statement, Pfaff also noted that the countries Netaji had approached were the only ones willing to support the fight against a common adversary. "In his struggle for India's independence, he saw himself forced to seek the cooperation and support of fascist countries who did not share his ideology and his political agenda. At that time, they were the only countries willing to support this struggle against a common adversary," she stated. Pfaff, who lives in Germany, also renewed her call for bringing back the ashes preserved at Renkoji temple in Japan, believed to be that of the freedom fighter. "Even though he died in a foreign country more than 77 years ago and his remains are kept in a foreign land, many

250 drones dazzle in air at India Gate to celebrate Netaji's legacy

A swarm of drones lit up the night sky over India Gate complex on Friday showcasing the life and legacy of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose and celebrating the newly-unveiled grand statue of Netaji, a senior official said. The drones took to air in phases and made eight different formations. "A total of 250 drones will be used, and the last formation will be of the new grand statue unveiled by the Prime Minister on Thursday. The drone show will depict the life and legacy of Netaji," the senior official of Culture Ministry told PTI shortly before the show began. The show started around 8.35 pm and lasted for 10 minutes. People tried to capture the moments on their mobile phone cameras, some moved around while many lay on the lawns to enjoy it. Earlier, as dusk fell over the skyline of Central Vista, a team of engineers and technicians were busy hooking up the connection in a grid of drones that was assembled in a lawn near the India Gate. "The Netaji drone show was done by the s

What change does Central Vista bring to India's corridors of power?

A 3-km long revamped stretch, connecting Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate, was opened to the public by PM Narendra Modi. The road, popular as 'Rajpath', will now be called 'Kartavya Path'. Here's more

Rajpath, a symbol of slavery, now consigned to history: PM Narendra Modi

"We took many decisions in the last eight years which have imprints of Netaji's ideals and dreams," said Modi

PM Modi unveils 28-ft-tall Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose statue at India Gate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a 28-ft-tall statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. The statue is part of the Centre's Rs 13,450-crore Central Vista project, which will have a new Parliament building, new office and residences for the prime minister and vice-president and new ministry buildings. The North and South Blocks, the secretariat buildings flanking Rashtrapati Bhavan, will be converted into museums. The black granite statue has been carved from a monolithic block of granite weighing 280 metric tonne. The block of granite picked for the statue was transported to Delhi from Telangana and the statue was carved out of it in over two months. Modi will also inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.

Anita Bose urges political parties for bringing Netaji's remains to India

Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the unveiling of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's statue in New Delhi, the legendary freedom fighter's daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff urged political parties in the country to work towards bringing the ashes at Tokyo's Renkoji Temple to India. Modi will unveil the 28-foot statue of Bose at India Gate in the national capital on Thursday. "It was my father's ambition to experience a free India. Tragically his untimely death denied him this wish. I feel his remains should at least touch the soil of India and bring closure to the matter," Bose-Pfaff, an economist, said in a statement issued from Germany. "Therefore, I appeal to the people of India and to all Indian political parties to unite in an apolitical and bipartisan manner to bring my father's mortal remains to India," she said. Bose-Pfaff had earlier said she won't be able to attend the programme, but would like to meet the prime minister to discuss the conditions and ...

On 75 years of Independence, Netaji's daughter demands: Bring Netaji home!

Professor Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has said that 75 years after India was able to throw off the shackles of colonial rule

PM Narendra Modi unveils Bose's hologram statue at India Gate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on the 125th birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter.

R-Day celebrations to start from Jan 23, include Bose's birth anniversary

The celebrations of Republic Day will now begin from January 23 every year instead of January 23 in order to include the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, said sources in the government

Efforts made to ensure Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is forgotten: Amit Shah

Shah, while inaugurating the "Shauryanjali Programme" - a tribute to the Bengali revolutionaries, urged the youth of the nation to draw inspiration from the lives and struggles of the freedom fighters

One of Netaji's relics at ongoing Victoria Memorial exhibition fake: Expert

Netaji Research Bureau chairperson Sugata Bose has shot off a letter to the Victoria Memorial authorities, claiming that one of the relics at an ongoing exhibition at the museum is fake

Edu Ministry to rename 1,063 residential schools, hostels after Netaji

Earlier, the Central government had decided to celebrate January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, as 'Parakram Diwas'

PM Modi visits National Library in Kolkata, pays floral tribute to Netaji

Modi paid floral tributes at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's statue at the National Library in Kolkata on his birth anniversary

Letter to BS: Politicians must follow in freedom fighters' footsteps

Communal, regional and sectarian sentiments have been encouraged by parties for political gains.

DNA test will clear doubts over Netaji's death, says daughter Anita Bose-

The remains of Subhash Chandra Bose are believed to be preserved at Tokyo's Renkoji temple since September, 1945