PM Modi, VP Dhankar pay tributes to Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

Leaders pay tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, highlighting his valour and vision for India's freedom.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar were among the leaders who recalled the contribution of Subhash Chandra Bose towards the cause of the country on his birth anniversary on Thursday (January 23, 2025)

The birth anniversary of Netaji, as the iconic leader was popularly called, is observed as Parakram Divas (day of valour).

Mr. Modi said Netaji’s contribution to India’s freedom movement is unparalleled. Remembering Bose, the iconic freedom fighter who led the Azad Hind Fauj to fight the British, Mr. Modi said he epitomised courage and grit.

"His vision continues to motivate us as we work towards building the India he envisioned," the Prime Mnister said.

Bose's birth anniversary is commemorated as 'Parakram Diwas'.

Born in 1897, Bose was a charismatic and popular leader who rose to become the president of the Congress but fell out with the party later for his advocacy of a more robust, including the raising of military, to fight India's colonial rulers.

Similarly, a post on X, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said Bose’s exemplary dedication to India’s Independence and the formation of the Azad Hind Fauj stand as testament to his extraordinary vision and valour.