Thu Jan 23 10:09:58 UTC 2025: ## PM Modi Pays Tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 128th Birth Anniversary
**New Delhi, India** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in commemorating the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Thursday. A special event was held in the Central Hall of Parliament, attended by prominent figures including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. PM Modi interacted with children present at the event, joining them in chanting “Jai Hind.”
In a social media post earlier, PM Modi lauded Bose’s unique contribution to India’s freedom struggle, describing him as a symbol of courage and resilience. He emphasized that Bose’s vision continues to inspire India’s pursuit of his dream for the nation.
Modi also addressed the Parakram Diwas celebrations in Cuttack, Odisha, via video conferencing, urging citizens to unite in fulfilling the nation’s vision for a developed India. He highlighted Bose’s refusal to be confined by comfort zones, choosing struggle over ease, and called upon Indians to similarly step outside their comfort zones to build a developed India.
The Parliament event was marked by a series of photographs showcasing the tribute.
Separately, PM Modi and Amit Shah also paid tributes to Balasaheb Thackeray on his 99th birth anniversary (January 23rd). However, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the tributes offered by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as hypocrisy, urging the government to posthumously award Balasaheb Thackeray the Bharat Ratna on Republic Day.
The article also briefly details Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s life, from his birth in a well-to-do family in Cuttack, Odisha on January 23, 1897, to his education in Calcutta and London, his taking command of the Azad Hind Fauj in Singapore with the famous call “Chalo Delhi,” and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death in a plane crash in 1945, which has remained a subject of investigation and debate.
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