Thu Jan 23 18:10:01 IST 2025: ## Modi Pays Tribute to Netaji Bose, Interacts with Students on His Birthday

**New Delhi, January 23, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary. He commemorated the occasion by interacting with school students in Parliament’s Central Hall, engaging them in a conversation about Netaji’s legacy and India’s future.

The Prime Minister’s informal chat with the students, lasting 3 minutes and 27 seconds, was later shared on X (formerly Twitter). During the interaction, Modi inquired about their daily routines, including their school lunchboxes, eliciting laughter from the children. He then steered the conversation towards India’s goals for 2047, with the students correctly identifying the aim of achieving developed nation status. The discussion also touched upon the “PM-KUSUM” (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme, highlighting its role in combating climate change through solar energy adoption. The students also discussed the use of electric vehicles and other climate-friendly initiatives.

Modi emphasized Netaji’s inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to India’s independence. He encouraged the students to draw inspiration from Netaji’s dedication and strive towards a developed India, urging them to step outside their comfort zones to achieve this goal. The Prime Minister concluded the interaction with a resounding “Jai Hind” alongside the students.

The event in the Central Hall was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Modi also virtually addressed the “Parakram Diwas” celebrations in Cuttack, Odisha, Netaji’s birthplace, reiterating his call for a united effort towards building a developed India. He lauded Netaji for prioritizing the nation’s freedom over personal comfort, urging citizens to adopt the same spirit in their pursuit of national development.

In addition to commemorating Netaji’s birth anniversary, Modi also paid tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his 99th birth anniversary. This event was marked by contrasting reactions, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut calling for Thackeray to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.

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