Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti: Why do we celebrate Parakram Diwas

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti, also known as Parakram Diwas or Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti, or simply Netaji Jayanti, is a national holiday in India that is celebrated on January 23rd to commemorate the Birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose. Bose was a freedom fighter and leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He is widely regarded as one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement and is often referred to as "Netaji" (meaning "Respected Leader" in Hindi), a title bestowed upon him by his followers.

Importance of Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

On this day, the nation pays tribute to his contributions and his memory is honored with various events, programs, and ceremonies throughout the country. The President and the Prime Minister of India also pay their respects at his memorial in Kolkata, where wreaths are laid in his honor.

Interesting and Unknown facts about Netaji

1. Bose was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha, India. He was a brilliant student and topped the matriculation examination in 1913. He went on to study at the University of Calcutta, where he earned a degree in philosophy. He later went to England to study for the Indian Civil Service but resigned from the service after returning to India and joining the Indian National Congress.

2. Bose's contributions to the Indian independence movement include founding the Forward Bloc, a political group within Congress, and forming the Indian National Army (INA) to fight against the British. He also sought support from other countries, including Germany and Japan, to help India gain independence.

3. Bose was a socialist and believed in the principles of socialism and secularism. He advocated for the rights of the poor and marginalized communities and believed in the importance of a strong and equitable society.

4. Bose was a proponent of the use of armed struggle to achieve independence. He formed the Indian National Army (INA) in 1942, which was made up of Indian soldiers who had been captured by the Japanese during World War II. The INA fought alongside the Japanese against the British and played a key role in the Indian independence movement.

5. Despite being a leader of the Indian independence movement, Bose was also a vocal critic of Mahatma Gandhi and the Congress party's non-violent approach to achieving independence. He believed that peaceful protests and negotiations would not be enough to achieve independence and that force was necessary.

6. Bose's death remains a mystery to this day. He was believed to have died in a plane crash in 1945, but many theories suggest that he may have survived and lived in hiding. Some believe that he went to the Soviet Union and lived there under a different identity.

7. Bose was a polyglot and was fluent in many languages including Bengali, English, Hindi, German, Italian, and Japanese.

8. Bose was a great orator and his speeches were known for their emotional appeal and patriotic fervor. His speeches inspired many to join the freedom movement and he was considered one of the most charismatic leaders of his time.

9. Bose was also a writer and journalist. He wrote extensively on the Indian independence movement and his writings were published in several newspapers and journals.