Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was one of the most prominent freedom fighters of India and the founder of the Indian National Army. He sacrificed his life in the Indian freedom struggle. Every year, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate his sacrifice. His nationalism is the embodiment of dedication, virtue, righteousness and sacrifice. Here are the 10 famous Netaji quotes that inspire the nation till today.<h2>10 Powerful Quotes by Netaji</h2><ul><li>“It is blood alone that can pay the price of freedom. Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!"</li><li>“No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions.”</li><li>“It is our duty to pay for our liberty with our own blood.”</li><li>“We should have but one desire today – the desire to die so that India may live.”</li><li>"Victory or defeat is not important, but the fight itself is everything."</li><li>“Forget not that the grossest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong.”</li><li>“One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.”</li><li>"Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle - if there are no risks to be taken."</li><li>"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."</li><li>“Freedom is not given, it is taken.”</li></ul>

On Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, revisit 10 powerful quotes by the founder of the Indian National Army that reflect his vision of freedom, sacrifice and nationalism.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was one of the most prominent freedom fighters of India and the founder of the Indian National Army. He sacrificed his life in the Indian freedom struggle. Every year, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate his sacrifice. His nationalism is the embodiment of dedication, virtue, righteousness and sacrifice. Here are the 10 famous Netaji quotes that inspire the nation till today. 10 Powerful Quotes by Netaji “It is blood alone that can pay the price of freedom. Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!" “No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions.” “It is our duty to pay for our liberty with our own blood.” “We should have but one desire today – the desire to die so that India may live.” "Victory or defeat is not important, but the fight itself is everything." “Forget not that the grossest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong.” “One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.” "Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle - if there are no risks to be taken." "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes." “Freedom is not given, it is taken.”

On Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, revisit 10 powerful quotes by the founder of the Indian National Army that reflect his vision of freedom, sacrifice and nationalism.

Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti 2026: 10 powerful quotes by Netaji that inspire the nation

#Gravitas The call to bring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s ashes home has returned to the national spotlight. The freedom fighter's family has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to help repatriate the remains to India.

Family Requests President Murmu’s Help to Bring Netaji’s Remains

The death of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose remains one of the biggest historical mysteries of India. More than 80 years have passed, and there have been several claims and counterclaims surrounding his death, but no conclusive evidence of his death has been found. Bose's daughter, Austrian-born economist Anita Bose Pfaff, urged scientific proof, DNA testing, not political narratives and has not fully endorsed the official plane-crash version. According to a PTI report, she has urged the remains to be brought to India and the facts to be established conclusively.<h2>How did Netaji die?</h2>The most prominent idea is that Netaji died in a plane crash on his way to Taiwan on August 18, 1945, and his ashes are at the Renkoji temple near Tokyo. The Ministry of Home Affairs, in May 2017, in response to an RTI, confirmed that Netaji died in a plane crash on August 18, 1947, based on the reports from the &nbsp;Shah Nawaz Committee, Justice GD Khosla Commission and Justice Mukherjee Commission. However, these three reports are contradictory in essence. The Shah Nawaz Committee and Justice GD Khosla Commission accept the theory that Netaji died based on the circumstantial evidence, such as the Japanese officials and doctors. It also takes into detailed investigative report of 1956, which quotes the Japanese individual with whom Netaji was last seen. These two commissions were formed under Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. The Justice Mukherjee Commission, set up by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, denies such a claim; it asserts that there is no forensic and physical evidence to verify Netaji's death. Suresh Chandra Bose, Netaji's brother, dissented, saying that no bodies as well pictures were there to conclude his death, the Taiwanese government also did not report any plane crash. There were several inconsistencies in the Japanese record, and there was no proof of Netaji boarding the aircraft that supposedly crashed. The report was submitted to the UPA government under Manmohan Singh, and it was rejected.&nbsp;<h2>Why are the remains still in Japan?</h2>The reported remains of Netaji are still in Japan because there is a mixture of indecision and lack of political motivation from the Indian government. Japan has never denied returning the alleged remains of Bose. It, however, would refrain from interfering in Indian internal political matters. This is particularly important due to the polarising viewpoints which led to the censure of the inquiry into the matter. The ruling BJP had always accused the Congress party of suppressing Netaji, as part of its broader project to delegitimise Nehru and reframe the narrative of history. It attempted to place Netaji among its preferred national icons and co-opt his legacy. In 2016, the Modi government declassified 100+ files related to Netaji, claiming to restore truth and claim high moral ground. But those files do not provide any decisive evidence. Now, if the ashes do belong to Netaji, it will disregard the claims of sidelining Netaji’s legacy, and confirm all the memorials and recognitions align with reality, thus vindicating the BJP-led Vajpayee government's effort to honour Netaji’s legacy. On the other hand, if the ashes do not belong to Netaji, it will cast doubt on the official claims of restoring truth. In both ways, leaving the ashes unresolved allows the BJP to benefit from the ambiguity of historical legacy, without taking any definitive risk.&nbsp;

The alleged ashes of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose remain in Japan due to political indecision, historical ambiguity, and debates over his legacy.

The death of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose remains one of the biggest historical mysteries of India. More than 80 years have passed, and there have been several claims and counterclaims surrounding his death, but no conclusive evidence of his death has been found. Bose's daughter, Austrian-born economist Anita Bose Pfaff, urged scientific proof, DNA testing, not political narratives and has not fully endorsed the official plane-crash version. According to a PTI report, she has urged the remains to be brought to India and the facts to be established conclusively. How did Netaji die? The most prominent idea is that Netaji died in a plane crash on his way to Taiwan on August 18, 1945, and his ashes are at the Renkoji temple near Tokyo. The Ministry of Home Affairs, in May 2017, in response to an RTI, confirmed that Netaji died in a plane crash on August 18, 1947, based on the reports from the Shah Nawaz Committee, Justice GD Khosla Commission and Justice Mukherjee Commission. However, these three reports are contradictory in essence. The Shah Nawaz Committee and Justice GD Khosla Commission accept the theory that Netaji died based on the circumstantial evidence, such as the Japanese officials and doctors. It also takes into detailed investigative report of 1956, which quotes the Japanese individual with whom Netaji was last seen. These two commissions were formed under Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. The Justice Mukherjee Commission, set up by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, denies such a claim; it asserts that there is no forensic and physical evidence to verify Netaji's death. Suresh Chandra Bose, Netaji's brother, dissented, saying that no bodies as well pictures were there to conclude his death, the Taiwanese government also did not report any plane crash. There were several inconsistencies in the Japanese record, and there was no proof of Netaji boarding the aircraft that supposedly crashed. The report was submitted to the UPA government under Manmohan Singh, and it was rejected. Why are the remains still in Japan? The reported remains of Netaji are still in Japan because there is a mixture of indecision and lack of political motivation from the Indian government. Japan has never denied returning the alleged remains of Bose. It, however, would refrain from interfering in Indian internal political matters. This is particularly important due to the polarising viewpoints which led to the censure of the inquiry into the matter. The ruling BJP had always accused the Congress party of suppressing Netaji, as part of its broader project to delegitimise Nehru and reframe the narrative of history. It attempted to place Netaji among its preferred national icons and co-opt his legacy. In 2016, the Modi government declassified 100+ files related to Netaji, claiming to restore truth and claim high moral ground. But those files do not provide any decisive evidence. Now, if the ashes do belong to Netaji, it will disregard the claims of sidelining Netaji’s legacy, and confirm all the memorials and recognitions align with reality, thus vindicating the BJP-led Vajpayee government's effort to honour Netaji’s legacy. On the other hand, if the ashes do not belong to Netaji, it will cast doubt on the official claims of restoring truth. In both ways, leaving the ashes unresolved allows the BJP to benefit from the ambiguity of historical legacy, without taking any definitive risk.

The alleged ashes of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose remain in Japan due to political indecision, historical ambiguity, and debates over his legacy.

Mystery of Netaji Subhash Charda Bose's death: Are his ashes really in Japan?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary in Samvidhan Sadan on Thursday (Jan 22). PM Modi also interacted with school students present there. Rajya Sabha LOP and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla were also present and paid tributes to Netaji.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary.
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"Today, on Parakram Diwas, 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.
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On <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParakramDiwas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParakramDiwas</a>, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, PM Modi had an inspiring interaction with the youth at Samvidhan Sadan. <a href="https://t.co/JiyKLm0BbL">pic.twitter.com/JiyKLm0BbL</a>
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"He epitomised courage and grit. His vision continues to motivate us as we work towards building the India he envisioned," he added.
In 2021, the central government officially designated January 23 as Parakram Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose.
On the occasion of Parakram Diwas 2025, a grand celebration is scheduled to unfold from 23rd January to 25th January 2025 at Barabati Fort in the historic city of Cuttack, the birthplace of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
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The multifaceted celebration will honour the legacy of Netaji on his 128th birth anniversary. The three-day event, scheduled for 23rd-25th January 2025, will be inaugurated by Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister of Odisha, on January 23.&nbsp;
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 Diwas celebration is being organised by the Ministry of Culture at Cuttack, Netaji's birthplace and the city that shaped his early sensibilities.
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The three-day-long event will start with the Chief Minister of 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 Diwas 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.
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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. Besides, films on Netaji's life will also be screened during the event.&nbsp;
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary in Samvidhan Sadan on Thursday (Jan 22). PM Modi also interacted with school students present there. Rajya Sabha LOP and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla were also present and paid tributes to Netaji. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary. Also read: India: Ex-Army Man Kills Wife, Chops Body Before Boiling | Chilling Details Emerge "Today, on Parakram Diwas, 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. On #ParakramDiwas, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, PM Modi had an inspiring interaction with the youth at Samvidhan Sadan. pic.twitter.com/JiyKLm0BbL — BJP (@BJP4India) 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. In 2021, the central government officially designated January 23 as Parakram Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose. On the occasion of Parakram Diwas 2025, a grand celebration is scheduled to unfold from 23rd January to 25th January 2025 at Barabati Fort in the historic city of Cuttack, the birthplace of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Also read: Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar says India didn’t stop trading with Pakistan The multifaceted celebration will honour the legacy of Netaji on his 128th birth anniversary. The three-day event, scheduled for 23rd-25th January 2025, will be inaugurated by Mohan Charan Majhi, the Chief Minister of Odisha, on January 23. 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 Diwas celebration is being organised by the Ministry of Culture at Cuttack, Netaji's birthplace and the city that shaped his early sensibilities. Also read: Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar optimistic about strengthening India-U.S. ties The three-day-long event will start with the Chief Minister of 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 Diwas 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. Also read: Ather Energy introduces multi-language dashboard to enhance accessibility 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. Besides, films on Netaji's life will also be screened during the event. Disclaimer: This story has been published from ANI feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain the petition seeking an inquiry into the death of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and said that the court can't decide such a matter and it is not the judiciary's job to run the government.

A bench of Justices&nbsp;Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan&nbsp;refused to entertain the plea and asked the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum.

The top court said that the issue of whether one commission was right or another is about policy. The petitioner argued that Bose's death has remained a mystery and there is no final outcome available relating to his disappearance.

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"We are not experts of everything," the top court said as it noted that the petitioner, who claimed to be a political worker, can raise the issue on the political platform instead of insisting the court pass any direction.

"Supreme Court har cheez ki dawa nahi hai. Sarkar ko chalana court ka kaam nahi hai (The Supreme Court is not a remedy for everything. It is not the Court's job to run the government)," Justice Kant said. Justice Kant further added that the job of the court is to decide the legal issues and asked the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum with his grievances.

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Earlier, the top court pulled up the petitioner Pinak Pani Mohanty for levelling reckless and irresponsible allegations against some national leaders who are no longer alive and said that the bona fides of the petitioner require a deeper scrutiny. The top court has asked the petitioner to file an affidavit of the activities so far undertaken by him for the welfare of society at large, particularly for enforcement of human rights.&nbsp;

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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain the petition seeking an inquiry into the death of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and said that the court can't decide such a matter and it is not the judiciary's job to run the government.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain the petition seeking an inquiry into the death of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and said that the court can't decide such a matter and it is not the judiciary's job to run the government. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan refused to entertain the plea and asked the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum. The top court said that the issue of whether one commission was right or another is about policy. The petitioner argued that Bose's death has remained a mystery and there is no final outcome available relating to his disappearance. Also read | Delhi pollution crisis: NASA scientist alleges farmers of hiding stubble burning from satellite "We are not experts of everything," the top court said as it noted that the petitioner, who claimed to be a political worker, can raise the issue on the political platform instead of insisting the court pass any direction. "Supreme Court har cheez ki dawa nahi hai. Sarkar ko chalana court ka kaam nahi hai (The Supreme Court is not a remedy for everything. It is not the Court's job to run the government)," Justice Kant said. Justice Kant further added that the job of the court is to decide the legal issues and asked the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum with his grievances. Also read | PM Modi welcomed with 'celebration of Indian culture' as he arrives in Brazil for G20 summit Earlier, the top court pulled up the petitioner Pinak Pani Mohanty for levelling reckless and irresponsible allegations against some national leaders who are no longer alive and said that the bona fides of the petitioner require a deeper scrutiny. The top court has asked the petitioner to file an affidavit of the activities so far undertaken by him for the welfare of society at large, particularly for enforcement of human rights. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Supreme Court denies plea for inquiry into Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's death

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the revamped statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Central vista project.

The 28-feet statue, which has been installed in the historic canopy facing the India Gate, was inaugurated after the newly-christened Kartavya Path.

Calling it a symbol of the nation's "indebtedness" to him, Modi added that the statue is completely "hand sculpted using traditional techniques and modern tools".

According to Modi, "If India had followed the path shown by Subhas Chandra Bose, then the country would have reached a new high; sadly he was forgotten."

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Interacting with workers who were involved in the Central Vista redevelopment project in the national capital, Modi told them he will invite them all to the January 26 Republic Day parade.

Putting stress on its infrastructure, Rajpath and adjoining areas of Central Vista Avenue had been witnessing pressure of increasing traffic of visitors.

As a result, the Modi administration decided to renovate it and transform it from being an icon of power to being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

Highlighting the enhancement in public experience, PM Modi added it also includes a number of sustainability features.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the revamped statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Central vista project. The 28-feet statue, which has been installed in the historic canopy facing the India Gate, was inaugurated after the newly-christened Kartavya Path.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the revamped statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Central vista project. The 28-feet statue, which has been installed in the historic canopy facing the India Gate, was inaugurated after the newly-christened Kartavya Path. Calling it a symbol of the nation's "indebtedness" to him, Modi added that the statue is completely "hand sculpted using traditional techniques and modern tools". According to Modi, "If India had followed the path shown by Subhas Chandra Bose, then the country would have reached a new high; sadly he was forgotten." PM Modi inaugurates all new redeveloped Rajpath as Kartvyapath in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/owdlU05VKl — ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2022 × Interacting with workers who were involved in the Central Vista redevelopment project in the national capital, Modi told them he will invite them all to the January 26 Republic Day parade. Putting stress on its infrastructure, Rajpath and adjoining areas of Central Vista Avenue had been witnessing pressure of increasing traffic of visitors. As a result, the Modi administration decided to renovate it and transform it from being an icon of power to being an example of public ownership and empowerment. Highlighting the enhancement in public experience, PM Modi added it also includes a number of sustainability features. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

PM Narendra Modi unveils Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose statue, Central vista project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose would have been proud to see that the country has become strong and is following his footsteps from the Line of Control (LoC) to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The LoC divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan, while the LAC separates India and China.

Bose would have also been proud that the government he dreamt of is fighting a pandemic with vaccines developed by it, and gave a befitting reply whenever its sovereignty was challenged, Modi said on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji being celebrated by the Centre as 'Parakram Diwas'.

"I sometimes wonder how Netaji would have felt if he had seen how a new and strong India is taking shape," he said at a programme held in the Victoria Memorial Hall here.

"Netaji had dreamt of strong India, from LAC to LOC we are following his footsteps. Whenever our sovereignty was challenged, we have given a befitting reply," he said while adding that country has a strong force and modern fighter aircraft such as Tejas and Rafale.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose would have been proud to see that the country has become strong and is following his footsteps from the Line of Control (LoC) to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose would have been proud to see that the country has become strong and is following his footsteps from the Line of Control (LoC) to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The LoC divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan, while the LAC separates India and China. Bose would have also been proud that the government he dreamt of is fighting a pandemic with vaccines developed by it, and gave a befitting reply whenever its sovereignty was challenged, Modi said on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji being celebrated by the Centre as 'Parakram Diwas'. "I sometimes wonder how Netaji would have felt if he had seen how a new and strong India is taking shape," he said at a programme held in the Victoria Memorial Hall here. "Netaji had dreamt of strong India, from LAC to LOC we are following his footsteps. Whenever our sovereignty was challenged, we have given a befitting reply," he said while adding that country has a strong force and modern fighter aircraft such as Tejas and Rafale.

Strong India following Netaji's footsteps, from LOC to LAC: PM Modi

Grandnephew and researcher, Ashish Ray, of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent figure in the Indian Independance movement, &nbsp;today claimed he has &quot;irrefutable evidence&quot; to prove that Bose died in an air crash in Taipei (Taiwan) on August 18, 1945.

Demanding that the ashes in the Renkoji temple should be brought back to India, Ray said, &quot;There are three reports which clearly state that Bose had died in the air crash in 1945 and did not have the opportunity to enter Soviet Union.&quot;

Two reports by the Japanese government have clearly stated that he died in the air crash and another report which is lying with the Russian state archives unambiguously says that Netaji didn&#39;t have the opportunity to enter the erstwhile Soviet Union on 1945 or afterwards, Ray said.

&quot;He was never held as prisoner in USSR,&quot; he said.

Ray said Netaji, however, might have had plans to move to Russia as he had always believed that Russia, a Communist state, would support his cause to liberate India from the British rule.

&quot;He felt Japan would not be able to protect him because it had surrendered. He felt although he might be detained in Soviet Union, he stood a better chance of convincing the Soviet authorities about his mission to liberate India,&quot; Ray added.

Coming to contrary views on the issue, Ray said though he understands the emotional attachment with Netaji but there is a need to confront the truth.

&quot;For how long can we be in denial, irrespective of so much evidence which points towards his death in plane crash. We have accounts of six or seven persons, including Habibur Rehman. I think if possible a DNA test of the ashes in Renkiji temple should be done and the ashes should be brought back to India,&quot; Ray said.&nbsp;

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'There are 3 reports which state that he had died in the air crash in 1945 and did not have the opportunity to enter Soviet Union,' Ray said

Grandnephew and researcher, Ashish Ray, of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent figure in the Indian Independance movement, today claimed he has "irrefutable evidence" to prove that Bose died in an air crash in Taipei (Taiwan) on August 18, 1945. Demanding that the ashes in the Renkoji temple should be brought back to India, Ray said, "There are three reports which clearly state that Bose had died in the air crash in 1945 and did not have the opportunity to enter Soviet Union." Two reports by the Japanese government have clearly stated that he died in the air crash and another report which is lying with the Russian state archives unambiguously says that Netaji didn't have the opportunity to enter the erstwhile Soviet Union on 1945 or afterwards, Ray said. "He was never held as prisoner in USSR," he said. Ray said Netaji, however, might have had plans to move to Russia as he had always believed that Russia, a Communist state, would support his cause to liberate India from the British rule. "He felt Japan would not be able to protect him because it had surrendered. He felt although he might be detained in Soviet Union, he stood a better chance of convincing the Soviet authorities about his mission to liberate India," Ray added. Coming to contrary views on the issue, Ray said though he understands the emotional attachment with Netaji but there is a need to confront the truth. "For how long can we be in denial, irrespective of so much evidence which points towards his death in plane crash. We have accounts of six or seven persons, including Habibur Rehman. I think if possible a DNA test of the ashes in Renkiji temple should be done and the ashes should be brought back to India," Ray said. (PTI)

New documents show Indian freedom fighter Netaji died in air crash, claims grandnephew

Declassified Netaji files, 33 of which the government of India had made accessible to public on 4 December 2015, released on Friday by cultural ministry secretary N K Sinha reveal that the ministry of external affairs in 1994 under the P V Narasimha Rao government had formed a committee to investigate Russian claims that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the Indian freedom fighter, was a British spy.

The committee was formed after the then prime minister&rsquo;s office asked the ministry of home affairs to prepare a Cabinet paper on the allegations.

The committee claims that the articles are based on certain &ldquo;facts&rdquo;, including the &ldquo;fact&rdquo; that Netaji&rsquo;s close aide Bhagat Ram, who owned a small shop in Kabul, &ldquo;was a professional British secret agent&rdquo; and that he was an agent of &ldquo;four masters -- USSR, Britain, Germany and Italy&rdquo;.

The committee mainly looked at a series of articles, based on declassified KGB archives, alleging that Netaji was an MI-6 agent, and that one of his close aides was a KGB agent. The KGB documents were published in Moscow in the bi-monthly magazine &ldquo;Asia and Africa Today&rdquo;. The committee also takes into account Netaji&rsquo;s birth centenary which was to occur three years later in 1997.

The committee used the articles to conclude that Netaji had indeed died in the crash in 1945.

The articles were titled &lsquo;The Secret Behind the Death of Subhas Chandra Bose&rsquo; by A Raikov, and &lsquo;Whom Subhas Chandra Bose Fought Against During the Second world War Years&rsquo; by V Touradjev. The files also reveal that India believed that Netaji died in a plane crash in August 18, 1945.

And that Ajay Malhotra, also the then Indian Ambassador in Moscow, knew about the contents of the two articles almost a year before they were published.

The files show that Malhotra even met Touradjev, but &ldquo;did not specifically urge Touradjev to have the articles withdrawn since it was evident that he would not do so in any case&rdquo;.

Touradjev quotes a few documents from declassified KGB files, including a certificate that mentions that &ldquo;after the Japanese capitulation in the first half of September, 1944, TASS,&nbsp;quoting British sources, informed from Tokyo that Subhas Chandra Bose who was then&nbsp;staying in Japan had died.&rdquo; The article also says that the KGB files on Netaji were closed after this.

The article also claimed that Netaji &ldquo;cooperated with the British Secret Service MI-6&rdquo;, and that he was &ldquo;a British plant in the heart of the Axis powers&rdquo;. The article claims that during his stay in Berlin, Singapore and Tokyo, Netaji &ldquo;did not conduct struggles against Great Britain; he fought against Germany and Japan&rdquo;. It also claims that the British introduced him in the heart of fascist Germany &ldquo;with a very reliable and convincing &lsquo;legend&rsquo;&rdquo;. It also claims that Netaji&rsquo;s activities to develop an underground network for espionage and sabotage were &ldquo;an illusion adroitly created by the Soviet and British secret services&rdquo;.

According to the files, Raikov, who was a prominent Indophile, wrote about a Japanese twin engine fighter plane with 11 passengers on board that crashed immediately after taking off from the Matsuyana Air Force Base in Taiwan on August 18, 1945. It was bound for Manchuria, and had on board the chief of staff of the Burmese Air Command, Lt General Sidei, eight Japanese military officials and two Indian officials &ndash; suspected to be Netaji and his close aide Habibur Rehman.

The files also recount Netaji&rsquo;s escape from his (then) home in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta to evade arrest by the British. According to the committee, Netaji&rsquo;s escape route stretched from Calcutta to Kabul, and thereon to Japan &ldquo;in a German submarine in March, 1943&rdquo; and that his transfer &ldquo;from the German to a Japanese submarine was known to the British in detail while he was still on his journey&rdquo;. The files also reveal that the British government had a wireless operator in Berlin who connected them to Netaji in Tokyo.

(This article first appeared in the DNA)

A committee formed under the PV Narasimha Rao government alleged that Netaji was an MI-6 agent and that his close aide was a KGB agent

Declassified Netaji files, 33 of which the government of India had made accessible to public on 4 December 2015, released on Friday by cultural ministry secretary N K Sinha reveal that the ministry of external affairs in 1994 under the P V Narasimha Rao government had formed a committee to investigate Russian claims that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the Indian freedom fighter, was a British spy. The committee was formed after the then prime minister’s office asked the ministry of home affairs to prepare a Cabinet paper on the allegations. The committee claims that the articles are based on certain “facts”, including the “fact” that Netaji’s close aide Bhagat Ram, who owned a small shop in Kabul, “was a professional British secret agent” and that he was an agent of “four masters -- USSR, Britain, Germany and Italy”. The committee mainly looked at a series of articles, based on declassified KGB archives, alleging that Netaji was an MI-6 agent, and that one of his close aides was a KGB agent. The KGB documents were published in Moscow in the bi-monthly magazine “Asia and Africa Today”. The committee also takes into account Netaji’s birth centenary which was to occur three years later in 1997. The committee used the articles to conclude that Netaji had indeed died in the crash in 1945. The articles were titled ‘The Secret Behind the Death of Subhas Chandra Bose’ by A Raikov, and ‘Whom Subhas Chandra Bose Fought Against During the Second world War Years’ by V Touradjev. The files also reveal that India believed that Netaji died in a plane crash in August 18, 1945. And that Ajay Malhotra, also the then Indian Ambassador in Moscow, knew about the contents of the two articles almost a year before they were published. The files show that Malhotra even met Touradjev, but “did not specifically urge Touradjev to have the articles withdrawn since it was evident that he would not do so in any case”. Touradjev quotes a few documents from declassified KGB files, including a certificate that mentions that “after the Japanese capitulation in the first half of September, 1944, TASS, quoting British sources, informed from Tokyo that Subhas Chandra Bose who was then staying in Japan had died.” The article also says that the KGB files on Netaji were closed after this. The article also claimed that Netaji “cooperated with the British Secret Service MI-6”, and that he was “a British plant in the heart of the Axis powers”. The article claims that during his stay in Berlin, Singapore and Tokyo, Netaji “did not conduct struggles against Great Britain; he fought against Germany and Japan”. It also claims that the British introduced him in the heart of fascist Germany “with a very reliable and convincing ‘legend’”. It also claims that Netaji’s activities to develop an underground network for espionage and sabotage were “an illusion adroitly created by the Soviet and British secret services”. According to the files, Raikov, who was a prominent Indophile, wrote about a Japanese twin engine fighter plane with 11 passengers on board that crashed immediately after taking off from the Matsuyana Air Force Base in Taiwan on August 18, 1945. It was bound for Manchuria, and had on board the chief of staff of the Burmese Air Command, Lt General Sidei, eight Japanese military officials and two Indian officials – suspected to be Netaji and his close aide Habibur Rehman. The files also recount Netaji’s escape from his (then) home in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta to evade arrest by the British. According to the committee, Netaji’s escape route stretched from Calcutta to Kabul, and thereon to Japan “in a German submarine in March, 1943” and that his transfer “from the German to a Japanese submarine was known to the British in detail while he was still on his journey”. The files also reveal that the British government had a wireless operator in Berlin who connected them to Netaji in Tokyo. (This article first appeared in the DNA)

KGB suspected Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose of being British spy: Declassified files