Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on January 23, paid homage to legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary.
“Today, on Parakram Divas, I pay homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. His contribution to India’s freedom movement is unparalleled,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
Today, on Parakram Diwas, I pay homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. His contribution to India’s freedom movement is unparalleled. He epitomised courage and grit. His vision continues to motivate us as we work towards building the India he envisioned. pic.twitter.com/HrXmyrgHvH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2025
“He epitomised courage and grit. His vision continues to motivate us as we work towards building the India he envisioned,” he added.
Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to Netaji saying, “On the birth anniversary of the great leader of the freedom struggle, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, I remember him and pay my tribute to him and wish all the countrymen a happy ‘Parakram Divas’. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was a reflection of indomitable courage, determination and fearlessness.
स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के महानायक नेताजी सुभाषचंद्र बोस जी की जयंती पर उनका स्मरण कर उन्हें नमन करता हूँ और समस्त देशवासियों को ‘पराक्रम दिवस’ की शुभकामनाएँ देता हूँ।
नेताजी सुभाषचंद्र बोस जी अदम्य साहस, दृढ़ संकल्प और निर्भीकता के प्रतिबिंब थे। आजाद हिन्द फौज का गठन कर सशस्त्र… pic.twitter.com/MyNO90NGBf
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 23, 2025
Netaji, who shook the foundations of the British Empire by forming the Azad Hind Fauj and fighting an armed struggle, became an ideal for freedom fighters. His life will always be remembered as an indelible symbol of patriotism, sacrifice and inspiration.”
In 2021, the Union government officially designated January 23 as Parakram Divas to mark the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose.
On the occasion of Parakram Diwas 2025, a grand celebration is scheduled to unfold from January 23 to January 25, 2025 at Barabati Fort in the historic city of Cuttack, the birthplace of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The multifaceted celebration will honour the legacy of Netaji on his 128th birth anniversary. The three-day event, scheduled for January 23 to January 25, 2025, will be inaugurated by Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister of Odisha, on January 23.
Following the government’s decision to commemorate Netaji’s birth anniversary as ‘Parakram Divas’ in 2021, the first Parakram Divas was held that year at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.
The year 2022 saw the unveiling of a hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate, New Delhi; and in 2023, 21 unnamed islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago were named after the 21 Param Vir Chakra Awardees. In 2024, the Prime Minister inaugurated the event at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, the site of the INA trials.
Continuing the tradition, this year the Parakram Divas celebration is being organised by the Ministry of Culture at Cuttack, Netaji’s birthplace and the city that shaped his early sensibilities.
The three-day-long event will start with the Chief Minister, Odisha and other dignitaries paying homage to Netaji and hoisting the National Flag at the house where Netaji was born, which has now been converted into a Museum dedicated to him.
Subsequently, the Parakram Divas celebration at Barabati Fort will begin with a video message by the Prime Minister and will feature a Book, Photo and Archival exhibition focused on Netaji’s life, showcasing rare photographs, letters and documents as well as an AR/VR display chronicling his remarkable journey.
A Sculpture workshop and a painting competition-cum-workshop are also being planned for the occasion. The event will also feature cultural performances honouring Netaji’s legacy and highlighting the rich cultural tradition of Odisha. Films on Netaji’s life will also be screened during the event.
(With inputs from ANI)
