Thu Jan 23 07:18:05 UTC 2025: ## Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 128th Birth Anniversary Celebrated as Parakram Diwas

**New Delhi, January 23, 2025** – India commemorated the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose today, a day also observed as Parakram Diwas (Valour Day). Bose, a key figure in India’s struggle for independence, remains a revered national hero whose rallying cries, including “Give me blood and I shall give you freedom” and “Jai Hind,” continue to inspire patriotism.

To mark the occasion, key details of Bose’s life were highlighted:

* **Early Life and Education:** Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha, Bose was the ninth of fourteen siblings. He excelled academically, even achieving fourth rank in the Indian Civil Service examination, a position he relinquished to dedicate himself to the freedom struggle.

* **Personal Life and Family:** Bose married Emilie Schenkl, an Austrian woman, in 1937, and they had a daughter, Anita, who currently resides in Germany.

* **Formation of the Azad Hind Fauj:** In 1943, Bose established the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) in Singapore, gaining recognition from nine countries, including Germany and Japan. He also launched an Azad Hind Fauj radio station and led the Indian national movement in East Asia. His famous “Give me blood and I shall give you freedom” slogan was delivered in Myanmar (formerly Burma) in 1944.

* **World War II and Political Alliances:** During World War II, Bose sought alliances with the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, and Japan against British rule, leading to accusations of collaborating with fascist powers.

* **Disappearance and Legacy:** Bose disappeared following a plane crash in Taipei on August 18, 1945. Three investigative commissions produced conflicting reports regarding his fate, with ongoing debate within his family. In 2016, the Indian government declassified 100 files related to Bose, making them accessible digitally at the National Archives. Parakram Diwas was officially declared in 2021 to honor Bose’s legacy.

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