<p>&nbsp;<strong>Parakram Diwas 2024:&nbsp;</strong>India witnesses a wave of national pride on January 23 every year. The nation marks Parakram Diwas on this day to mark&nbsp;legendary freedom fighter&nbsp;Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Parakram Diwas 2024: Significance</strong></h2>

<p>Parakram Diwas is recognised as a "Day of Valour". This day's significance is well ingrained in the collective memory of a country that looked to Netaji's leadership for inspiration during trying times. His participation in the Indian independence movement is characterised by his unwavering will, planning and passionate devotion to the ideals of bravery and liberty.</p>

<p>His well-known quote, "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom," sums up his style of leadership and highlights the sacrifices he was willing to make to see an independent India.</p>

<p>Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti is significant because it can stir up feelings of patriotism and remind people of the courageous sacrifices made by their country's leaders.</p>

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<h2><strong>Parakram Diwas 2024: History</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian government first formally proposed the idea of commemorating January 23rd as Parakram Diwas in 2021. The decision was taken to honour Netaji Subash Chandra Bose for his unwavering fight for India's independence from the British.</p>

<p>The celebration of Parakram Diwas, also known as the "Day of Courage," is an important way to remember Netaji and to motivate future generations.</p>

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<h2><strong>Subhash Chandra Bose: Early life and childhood</strong></h2>

<p>Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, an iconic figure in the freedom movement, was born in Cuttack in the eastern state of&nbsp;Odisha, on January 23, 1897. In their community, Janakinath Bose and Prabhavati Devi, his parents, were well-liked for their charitable deeds. Janakinath Bose made a great career out of law, while his mother Prabhavati Devi was a social worker.</p>

<p>Subhas was born into a close-knit family with strong educational and cultural values. He showed remarkable intelligence and leadership abilities at a young age. As he began his academic journey, the family's dedication to education became apparent, laying the foundation for his exceptionally high intelligence and knowledge, which would guide his future endeavours.</p>

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<h2><strong>PM Modi to attend ‘Parakram Diwas’ at Red Fort&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At Red Fort in Delhi, there will be a diverse celebration on the occasion of Parakram Diwas 2024 that will skillfully blend historical reflections with colourful cultural expressions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on the evening of 23rd January and the celebration will be continued till 31st January.<br />
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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Parakram Diwas 2024: India witnesses a wave of national pride on January 23 every year. The nation marks Parakram Diwas on this day to mark legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.

Parakram Diwas 2024: India witnesses a wave of national pride on January 23 every year. The nation marks Parakram Diwas on this day to mark legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary. Parakram Diwas 2024: Significance Parakram Diwas is recognised as a "Day of Valour". This day's significance is well ingrained in the collective memory of a country that looked to Netaji's leadership for inspiration during trying times. His participation in the Indian independence movement is characterised by his unwavering will, planning and passionate devotion to the ideals of bravery and liberty. His well-known quote, "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom," sums up his style of leadership and highlights the sacrifices he was willing to make to see an independent India. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti is significant because it can stir up feelings of patriotism and remind people of the courageous sacrifices made by their country's leaders. Also read | Cast From The Past | Rath Yatra to Ram Mandir: Between Advani of 1990 and Modi of 2024 Parakram Diwas 2024: History The Indian government first formally proposed the idea of commemorating January 23rd as Parakram Diwas in 2021. The decision was taken to honour Netaji Subash Chandra Bose for his unwavering fight for India's independence from the British. The celebration of Parakram Diwas, also known as the "Day of Courage," is an important way to remember Netaji and to motivate future generations. Subhash Chandra Bose: Early life and childhood Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, an iconic figure in the freedom movement, was born in Cuttack in the eastern state of Odisha, on January 23, 1897. In their community, Janakinath Bose and Prabhavati Devi, his parents, were well-liked for their charitable deeds. Janakinath Bose made a great career out of law, while his mother Prabhavati Devi was a social worker. Subhas was born into a close-knit family with strong educational and cultural values. He showed remarkable intelligence and leadership abilities at a young age. As he began his academic journey, the family's dedication to education became apparent, laying the foundation for his exceptionally high intelligence and knowledge, which would guide his future endeavours. Watch | Ram Mandir Ayodhya: Lord Ram's virtues are in our collective consciousness, says PM Modi PM Modi to attend ‘Parakram Diwas’ at Red Fort At Red Fort in Delhi, there will be a diverse celebration on the occasion of Parakram Diwas 2024 that will skillfully blend historical reflections with colourful cultural expressions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on the evening of 23rd January and the celebration will be continued till 31st January. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose made of granite will be installed at India Gate.</p>

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<p>"Till the grand statue of Netaji Bose is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place. I will unveil the hologram statue on 23rd January, Netaji’s birth anniversary," PM Modi said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>The canopy earlier once hosted Britain's King&nbsp;George V. It was removed in 1968. The dimension of Netaji's statue is reported to be 28 feetx6 feet.</p>

<p>The government had announced earlier that Republic Day celebrations starting this year will begin from January 23 instead of January 24 to coincide with the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose.</p>

<p>January 23 will now be observed as ‘Parakram Diwas’, the government said. Netaji Subhas Chandra had spearheaded the Indian national army during India's freedom struggle in the early 40s as India fought for its independence against the British.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Under Bose, an all-women regiment in the Indian national army was formed named after Rani Lakshmibai&nbsp;of Jhansi.</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose made of granite will be installed at India Gate. At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose made of granite will be installed at India Gate. At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate. This would be a symbol of India’s indebtedness to him. pic.twitter.com/dafCbxFclK — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2022 × "Till the grand statue of Netaji Bose is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place. I will unveil the hologram statue on 23rd January, Netaji’s birth anniversary," PM Modi said in a tweet. At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate. This would be a symbol of India’s indebtedness to him. pic.twitter.com/dafCbxFclK — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2022 × The canopy earlier once hosted Britain's King George V. It was removed in 1968. The dimension of Netaji's statue is reported to be 28 feetx6 feet. The government had announced earlier that Republic Day celebrations starting this year will begin from January 23 instead of January 24 to coincide with the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose. January 23 will now be observed as ‘Parakram Diwas’, the government said. Netaji Subhas Chandra had spearheaded the Indian national army during India's freedom struggle in the early 40s as India fought for its independence against the British. Under Bose, an all-women regiment in the Indian national army was formed named after Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi. (With inputs from Agencies)

PM Modi to unveil ‘grand statue’ of Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate