Thu Jan 23 04:44:59 UTC 2025: ## India Celebrates Parakram Diwas 2025, Honoring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

**CUTTACK, INDIA** – India will mark the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23rd, 2025, with a three-day celebration of Parakram Diwas (Day of Valour). The official holiday, commemorating Bose’s contributions to India’s independence struggle, will include events across the country, with a major celebration taking place in his birthplace of Cuttack, Odisha.

The Odisha government will inaugurate a grand three-day event at Barabati Fort, starting on January 23rd, led by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi. Parakram Diwas aims to inspire patriotism and courage among Indian citizens, particularly the youth, by highlighting Bose’s sacrifices and leadership. The day is already an official holiday in several Indian states, including West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand, Assam, and Odisha. Celebrations typically involve parades, assemblies, and special functions.

Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent nationalist leader, joined the Indian National Congress in 1921 and served as its president in 1938. His relentless efforts to secure India’s independence are central to his legacy and the significance of Parakram Diwas. The holiday was officially declared in 2021 by the Indian government.

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