The Prime Minister said Parakram Diwas has evolved into a major celebration of national pride in recent years. He described Netaji not only as a freedom icon but also as a forward-thinking leader who envisioned a modern India rooted in its civilisational wisdom.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, observed as Parakram Diwas, remembering his indomitable courage and enduring impact on India’s national consciousness.
Observed as a Day of Valour, Parakram Diwas marks Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti on January 23. The day recalls his leadership and timeless words on freedom.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on the evening of 23 January and the celebration will be continued till 31 January.
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Thakur stressed that it is the responsibility of the youth to fight against those trying to "murder democracy."
High Level Committee under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister has been constituted for the commemoration.
In order to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, the Government of India has decided to celebrate his birthday on 23rd January every year as ‘Parakram Diwas’.
Modi will share the dais with chief minister Mamata Banerjee at a programme to felicitate INA veterans in Victoria Memorial in the evening. Prior to which he is slated to visit the National Library to attend an international seminar on Netaji.
The gazette said that the people of India fondly remember Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's unparalleled contribution to this great nation in his 125th birth anniversary.
