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Early Life of Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhas Chandra Bose was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, in present-day Odisha, India. He came from a prominent and well-educated Bengali family. Bose showed academic promise from an early age. He studied at the Protestant European School in Cuttack and later attended Ravenshaw Collegiate School.

In 1919, Bose traveled to England to pursue higher education. He attended the University of Cambridge, where he studied at Fitzwilliam College. He excelled academically and completed the Civil Service examination, securing the fourth position in the overall rankings.

Despite this achievement, Bose’s deep-seated nationalist sentiments led him to resign from the civil service in 1921. He was deeply moved by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 and felt compelled to join the Indian independence movement. He was dissatisfied with the colonial administrative system and sought to actively participate in the struggle for India’s independence.

Role of Bose In Indian National Congress

Subhas Chandra Bose became actively involved in Indian nationalist politics after leaving the ICS. Bose joined the Indian National Congress, the leading political party in the fight for independence. He joined the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress. His organizational skills and leadership qualities quickly brought him to the forefront of the political scene.

Bose rose through the ranks of the Congress and was elected as the President of the party in 1938. However, his term was marked by ideological differences with Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders. While Gandhi advocated for non-violent resistance, Bose believed in more forceful and aggressive methods to achieve independence.

Formation of Forward Bloc

In 1939, Bose resigned from the Indian National Congress due to ideological differences and formed the Forward Bloc, a radical faction within the Congress that aimed to promote a more militant approach to gaining freedom. He believed that forceful means were necessary to achieve independence.

The Forward Bloc became a platform for Bose to express his views and attract like-minded individuals who shared his vision for a stronger, more direct resistance against British rule.

Azad Hind Fauj 1942

Subhas Chandra Bose formed the Azad Hind Fauj in 1942 in collaboration with the Axis powers, primarily Japan and to some extent, Germany. Bose believed that by aligning with these powers, he could leverage their support to free India. During World War II, Bose sought foreign help he first went to Germany and then to Japan, seeking assistance for his cause. The INA played a significant role in the Burma and Imphal campaigns against the British.

The Azad Hind Fauj operated under the motto “Ittehad, Itmad, Qurbani” (Unity, Faith, Sacrifice) and the slogan “Jai Hind” (Victory to India), which is still widely used in India today.

Our Respected “NETAJI”

Bose’s death remains a subject of controversy. It is widely believed that he died in a plane crash in Taiwan in 1945. However, the circumstances surrounding his death are not entirely clear, and there have been various theories and claims about his fate.

Subhas Chandra Bose is remembered as a charismatic and fearless leader who was willing to take bold steps for the cause of Indian independence. His contributions to the freedom struggle and the formation of the INA a bold and determined effort to free the country from British rule through military means during a critical period in world history. He is often referred to as “Netaji,” a term of respect meaning “Respected Leader.”

PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Netaji

“Entire nation celebrates this day as ‘Parakram Diwas.’ Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was the one who made us all believe in Bharat being independent,” said PM Modi.

Greetings to the people of India on Parakram Diwas. Today on his Jayanti, we honour the life and courage of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. His unwavering dedication to our nation’s freedom continues to inspire. pic.twitter.com/OZP6cJBgeC

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2024