First step towards declassification: 33 Netaji files handed over to National Archives of India

Principal Secretary to PM, Shri Nripendra Misra has handed over first set of files related to Netaji to the DG, National Archives of India.

"Today an important milestone has been reached in the process to declassify the Netaji files. Principal Secretary to the PM, Shri Nripendra Misra handed over first set of files related to Netaji to the DG, National Archives of India.

The first batch of 33 PMO files have been cleared and handed over to National Archives of India for further processing, preservation and digitisation, the PMO said. Prime.The Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of External Affairs are separately taking action for the release of files under their custody.

Political parties in West Bengal have said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to declassify Netaji files from January 23, next year is an attempt to hijack the legacy of Bose by cashing in on the emotions revolving around him.

Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal had earlier declassified all the files which were with them.