Thu Jan 23 15:43:11 UTC 2025: ## TMC Leader Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over Netaji Bose’s Death Date Claim

**Kolkata, India –** A political firestorm has erupted in India following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s mention of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s death date in a recent tribute. Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh has strongly criticized Gandhi for stating that Bose died on August 18, 1945, a date disputed by many historians and a sensitive issue for many Indians.

Ghosh accused the Congress party of consistently obfuscating the circumstances surrounding Bose’s disappearance and death. He demanded an apology and retraction from Gandhi, stating that the assertion of a specific death date contradicts the long-standing ambiguity surrounding the matter.

Earlier in the day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, also of the TMC, echoed these sentiments during Netaji’s birth anniversary celebrations. Banerjee expressed regret over the lack of clarity surrounding Bose’s death, highlighting the enduring mystery and emotional weight of the issue for the nation. She emphasized the nation’s knowledge of his birth date but its persistent uncertainty about his death.

Gandhi’s X (formerly Twitter) post, which included both Bose’s birth and death dates, sparked the controversy. While the post paid tribute to Bose’s legacy, the inclusion of the disputed death date has ignited a political debate, particularly in West Bengal, where Bose remains a revered figure. The circumstances surrounding Bose’s disappearance remain a subject of intense speculation and ongoing debate, with some believing his death to be a carefully constructed cover story.

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