PM, Amit Shah pay tributes to Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, January 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Saturday and said a grateful nation would always remember his sacrifice and dedication for its independence.

Modi will be in West Bengal on Saturday to address “Parakram Diwas” celebrations in Kolkata to commemorate Bose’s birth anniversary.

“Tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a great freedom fighter and a true son of Mother India, on his birth anniversary,” the prime minister said in a tweet in Hindi.

“A grateful nation will always remember his sacrifice and dedication for the independence of the country,” he said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and said the youngsters of the country were united under his charismatic leadership, which gave new strength to India's freedom struggle.

“The courage and valour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave new strength to the Indian freedom struggle. He organised the youngsters of the country with his charismatic leadership under adverse circumstances. On the 125th birth anniversary of such a great hero of the freedom movement, I pay my heartfelt tributes,” Shah tweeted in Hindi.

Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind unveiled a portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

“The unveiling was to mark the beginning of year-long celebrations to commemorate 125th Birth Anniversary Year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose,” the statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

The government has decided to observe January 23 as “Parakram Diwas” to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bose, who was born on this day in 1897. PTI