Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2020: Interesting facts & unseen images of Netaji and his Indian National Army
Popularly known as 'Netaji', Subhas Chandra Bose was born on this day in 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha.
The world is celebrating the 123rd birthday of Subhas Chandra Bose today.
Popularly known as 'Netaji', Subhas Chandra Bose was born on this day in 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha.
A number of functions have been organised in different parts of the country to mark the occasion.
Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a museum on Bose and the Indian National Army. The museum on Bose and the Indian National Army showcases various artefacts related to Subhas Chandra Bose and INA. The artefacts include a wooden chair and sword used by the leader, medals, badges, uniforms and other artefacts related to the INA.
Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army was formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II to secure Indian independence from British rule. Bose had announced the formation of the country's first independent government - 'Azad Hind Government' - on October 21, 1943.
Here are some interesting facts about Netaji and his Indian National Army:
Photo Courtesy - Netaji Research Bureau (netaji.org)