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<p>The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and other top politicians have paid rich tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On January 23, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Bose, who is a prominent Indian freedom fighter. The Indian government last year announced that his birth anniversary will be celebrated as 'Parakram Diwas' every year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, the day will mark the start of Republic Day celebrations instead of a day later. PM Modi will unveil a hologram statue of Bose at the India Gate on Sunday.</p>

<p>Bose was born to advocate Janakinath Bose in Odisha's Cuttack in 1897. He played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle against the oppressive British colonial rule. He is also known for establishing the Azad Hind Fauj.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To mark the occasion, President Kovind said, "India gratefully pays homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. The daring steps that he took to fulfil his fierce commitment to the idea of a free India -- Azad Hind -- make him a national icon. His ideals and sacrifice will forever inspire every Indian."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. Every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation."</p>

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— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1485069031296344067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">सभी देशवासियों को पराक्रम दिवस की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं।<br />
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नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस की 125वीं जयंती पर उन्हें मेरी आदरपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि।<br />
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I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. Every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation. <a href="https://t.co/Ska0u301Nv">pic.twitter.com/Ska0u301Nv</a></p>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1485068875020795904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Remembering Netaji, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu tweeted, "My respectful tributes to the great nationalist, legendary freedom fighter and visionary leader, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary today. We commemorate this day as #ParakramDivas to honour Netaji's indomitable courage and selfless service to the nation."</p>

<p>"The nation is indebted to the iconic leader for his monumental role in the freedom struggle," Naidu said.</p>

<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Greetings to you on 'Parakram Diwas'. I bow to the epitome of courage and valour, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on this occasion. He went to great lengths while fighting for the freedom of his motherland. His contribution in India's freedom struggle continues to inspire us."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">"भारत में राष्ट्रवाद ने ऐसी शक्ति का संचार किया है जो सदियों से लोगों में सोई पड़ी थी"<br />
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नेताजी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस की 125वीं जयंती पर राष्ट्रनायक की पावन स्मृति को सादर नमन करता हूं। नेताजी की जयंती को राष्ट्र "पराक्रम दिवस" के रूप में याद करता है। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Netaji?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Netaji</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParakramDivas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParakramDivas</a> <a href="https://t.co/yWgkj4FSyF">pic.twitter.com/yWgkj4FSyF</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Greetings to you on ‘Parakram Diwas’. I bow to the epitome of courage and valour, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on this occasion.<br />
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He went to great lengths while fighting for the freedom of his motherland. His contribution in India’s freedom struggle continues to inspire us.</p>
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1485086227129057281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">आजादी के महानायक नेताजी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटिशः नमन करता हूँ।<br />
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उन्होंने अपने असाधारण देशप्रेम, अदम्य साहस व तेजस्वी वाणी से युवाओं को संगठित कर विदेशी शासन की नींव हिला दी।<br />
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मातृभूमि के लिए उनका अद्वितीय त्याग, तप व संघर्ष सदैव देश का मार्गदर्शन करता रहेगा। <a href="https://t.co/cTepfFE6pN">pic.twitter.com/cTepfFE6pN</a></p>
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The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and other top politicians have paid rich tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. On January 23, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Bose, who is a prominent Indian freedom fighter.

The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and other top politicians have paid rich tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. On January 23, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Bose, who is a prominent Indian freedom fighter. The Indian government last year announced that his birth anniversary will be celebrated as 'Parakram Diwas' every year. Also, the day will mark the start of Republic Day celebrations instead of a day later. PM Modi will unveil a hologram statue of Bose at the India Gate on Sunday. Bose was born to advocate Janakinath Bose in Odisha's Cuttack in 1897. He played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle against the oppressive British colonial rule. He is also known for establishing the Azad Hind Fauj. To mark the occasion, President Kovind said, "India gratefully pays homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. The daring steps that he took to fulfil his fierce commitment to the idea of a free India -- Azad Hind -- make him a national icon. His ideals and sacrifice will forever inspire every Indian." Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. Every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation." India gratefully pays homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. The daring steps that he took to fulfil his fierce commitment to the idea of a free India — Azad Hind — make him a national icon. His ideals and sacrifice will forever inspire every Indian. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 23, 2022 × सभी देशवासियों को पराक्रम दिवस की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस की 125वीं जयंती पर उन्हें मेरी आदरपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि। I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. Every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation. pic.twitter.com/Ska0u301Nv — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2022 × Remembering Netaji, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu tweeted, "My respectful tributes to the great nationalist, legendary freedom fighter and visionary leader, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary today. We commemorate this day as #ParakramDivas to honour Netaji's indomitable courage and selfless service to the nation." "The nation is indebted to the iconic leader for his monumental role in the freedom struggle," Naidu said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Greetings to you on 'Parakram Diwas'. I bow to the epitome of courage and valour, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on this occasion. He went to great lengths while fighting for the freedom of his motherland. His contribution in India's freedom struggle continues to inspire us." "भारत में राष्ट्रवाद ने ऐसी शक्ति का संचार किया है जो सदियों से लोगों में सोई पड़ी थी" नेताजी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस की 125वीं जयंती पर राष्ट्रनायक की पावन स्मृति को सादर नमन करता हूं। नेताजी की जयंती को राष्ट्र "पराक्रम दिवस" के रूप में याद करता है। #Netaji #ParakramDivas pic.twitter.com/yWgkj4FSyF — Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 23, 2022 × Greetings to you on ‘Parakram Diwas’. I bow to the epitome of courage and valour, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on this occasion. He went to great lengths while fighting for the freedom of his motherland. His contribution in India’s freedom struggle continues to inspire us. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 23, 2022 × आजादी के महानायक नेताजी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटिशः नमन करता हूँ। उन्होंने अपने असाधारण देशप्रेम, अदम्य साहस व तेजस्वी वाणी से युवाओं को संगठित कर विदेशी शासन की नींव हिला दी। मातृभूमि के लिए उनका अद्वितीय त्याग, तप व संघर्ष सदैव देश का मार्गदर्शन करता रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/cTepfFE6pN — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 23, 2022 ×

'Proud of his monumental contribution': India pays tributes on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birth anniversary

Paying tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary on Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to the country. The Indian PM Modi wrote on Twitter, "I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. Every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation."

Indian PM Narendra Modi unveils hologram statue of late freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose

<p>On Monday, hours before he addressed the nation on the eve of India's Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The portrait was to commemorate Netaji's 125th birth anniversary which was on January 23.&nbsp;<br />
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The images of the inauguration were shared from President Kovind's official Twitter handle. But the post sparked a debate on Twitter almost immediately with many alleging that the portrait did not bear any resemblance to Netaji.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">President Kovind unveils the portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Rashtrapati Bhavan to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary celebrations. <a href="https://t.co/Y3BnylwA8X">pic.twitter.com/Y3BnylwA8X</a></p>
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1352863448653152256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Many, in fact, believed that the portrait was of Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee who incidentally played the legendary leader in a film called 'Gumnami' back in 2019.&nbsp;<br />
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Pointing out the inaccuracy, many alleged that artists had got the wrong reference and drawn Chatterjee's portrait dressed as Netaji.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is Actor <a href="https://twitter.com/prosenjitbumba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prosenjitbumba</a> from His Biopic ....Our Hero the Great " Netaji Subhash Chandra Basu " looks Different ... <a href="https://t.co/tFa9cviQ5H">https://t.co/tFa9cviQ5H</a></p>
— Amit (@IamitDeb) <a href="https://twitter.com/IamitDeb/status/1353706754857558016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prosenjit Chatterjee looks quite handsome. <a href="https://t.co/S8J9TZLJBM">https://t.co/S8J9TZLJBM</a></p>
— Anirbaan انیربان 🇮🇳 (@hritiqofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/hritiqofficial/status/1353673303605432321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Presidentji, this is portrait of Prasanjit the actor who played Netaji in Bengali movie. not Netaji himself. Next week you should inaugrate a portrait of Ben Kingsley from movie Gandhi also. The set would be complete. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThoughtfulIsBeautiful?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThoughtfulIsBeautiful</a> <a href="https://t.co/EjshugJAay">https://t.co/EjshugJAay</a></p>
— Syed Nouman (@syed_nouman11) <a href="https://twitter.com/syed_nouman11/status/1353661869936939009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Isn't there a single person to proofread events like this? <a href="https://t.co/NnRsgBRsUy">https://t.co/NnRsgBRsUy</a></p>
— Riya_s✋ (@Riyadenny) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riyadenny/status/1353621934219517952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is not Netaji's picture.<br />
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This is <a href="https://twitter.com/prosenjitbumba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prosenjitbumba</a>, who portrayed Netaji in <a href="https://twitter.com/srijitspeaketh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@srijitspeaketh</a>'s Gumnaami.<br />
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I do not really know how to react. <a href="https://t.co/bjuutfjjfH">https://t.co/bjuutfjjfH</a></p>
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) <a href="https://twitter.com/ovshake42/status/1353607140338933760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>As the tweet went viral, the govt issued a clarification, stating that artist Paresh Maity had drawn reference from an old photograph of Netaji, which in fact bore a similarity to the portrait.&nbsp;<br />
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Netaji's grand nephew and BJP leader Chandra Kumar Bose shared the original image and tweeted, "This is the original photograph of #NetajiSubhasChandraBose, based on which renowned artist Shri #PareshMaity has drawn the portrait which was unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 Jan 2021, by Hon’ble President of India-Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji. @rashtrapatibhvn"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the original photograph of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NetajiSubhasChandraBose?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NetajiSubhasChandraBose</a>, based on which renowned artist Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PareshMaity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PareshMaity</a> has drawn the portrait which was unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 Jan 2021, by Hon’ble President of India-Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji. <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rashtrapatibhvn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/WTOHqtgs3p">pic.twitter.com/WTOHqtgs3p</a></p>
— Chandra Kumar Bose (@Chandrakbose) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chandrakbose/status/1353671020855447552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji, who directed Chatterjee in 'Gumnami' too clarified that the actor's look in 'Gumnami' was also modeled around the same photograph. Mukherji went on to credit makeup artist Somnath Kundu for recreating the look with such accuracy in his film. "The following is the picture on the basis of which the painting at Rashtrapati Bhawan was painted by Paresh Maity. For any similarity of Prosenjit's look to this photo, the credit goes to Somnath Kundu. #Gumnaami @prosenjitbumba"</p>

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— Srijit Mukherji (@srijitspeaketh) <a href="https://twitter.com/srijitspeaketh/status/1353651536044249088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee too weighed in and congratulated Paresh Maity for the portrait. Would like to congratulate Paresh Maity for the wonderful piece of art in remembrance of our National hero Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. As an Actor,I’m elated that people thought,that the painting resembles my character in Gumnami,dir. by &nbsp;@srijitspeaketh and prosthetics by Somnath," Chatterjee tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Would like to congratulate Paresh Maity for the wonderful piece of art in remembrance of our National hero Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. As an Actor,I’m elated that people thought,that the painting resembles my character in Gumnami,dir. by <a href="https://twitter.com/srijitspeaketh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@srijitspeaketh</a> and prosthetics by Somnath <a href="https://t.co/HBkXvwFFSw">pic.twitter.com/HBkXvwFFSw</a></p>
— Prosenjit Chatterjee (@prosenjitbumba) <a href="https://twitter.com/prosenjitbumba/status/1353676547413192704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>According to reports, Bose’s grand-niece Jayanti Bose Rakshit had given Maity the photograph for reference.&nbsp;</p>


On Monday, hours before he addressed the nation on the eve of India's Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

On Monday, hours before he addressed the nation on the eve of India's Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The portrait was to commemorate Netaji's 125th birth anniversary which was on January 23. The images of the inauguration were shared from President Kovind's official Twitter handle. But the post sparked a debate on Twitter almost immediately with many alleging that the portrait did not bear any resemblance to Netaji. President Kovind unveils the portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Rashtrapati Bhavan to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary celebrations. pic.twitter.com/Y3BnylwA8X — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 23, 2021 × Many, in fact, believed that the portrait was of Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee who incidentally played the legendary leader in a film called 'Gumnami' back in 2019. Pointing out the inaccuracy, many alleged that artists had got the wrong reference and drawn Chatterjee's portrait dressed as Netaji. This is Actor @prosenjitbumba from His Biopic ....Our Hero the Great " Netaji Subhash Chandra Basu " looks Different ... https://t.co/tFa9cviQ5H — Amit (@IamitDeb) January 25, 2021 × Prosenjit Chatterjee looks quite handsome. https://t.co/S8J9TZLJBM — Anirbaan انیربان 🇮🇳 (@hritiqofficial) January 25, 2021 × Presidentji, this is portrait of Prasanjit the actor who played Netaji in Bengali movie. not Netaji himself. Next week you should inaugrate a portrait of Ben Kingsley from movie Gandhi also. The set would be complete. #ThoughtfulIsBeautiful https://t.co/EjshugJAay — Syed Nouman (@syed_nouman11) January 25, 2021 × Isn't there a single person to proofread events like this? https://t.co/NnRsgBRsUy — Riya_s✋ (@Riyadenny) January 25, 2021 × This is not Netaji's picture. This is @prosenjitbumba, who portrayed Netaji in @srijitspeaketh's Gumnaami. I do not really know how to react. https://t.co/bjuutfjjfH — Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) January 25, 2021 × As the tweet went viral, the govt issued a clarification, stating that artist Paresh Maity had drawn reference from an old photograph of Netaji, which in fact bore a similarity to the portrait. Netaji's grand nephew and BJP leader Chandra Kumar Bose shared the original image and tweeted, "This is the original photograph of #NetajiSubhasChandraBose, based on which renowned artist Shri #PareshMaity has drawn the portrait which was unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 Jan 2021, by Hon’ble President of India-Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji. @rashtrapatibhvn" This is the original photograph of #NetajiSubhasChandraBose, based on which renowned artist Shri #PareshMaity has drawn the portrait which was unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 Jan 2021, by Hon’ble President of India-Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji. @rashtrapatibhvn @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/WTOHqtgs3p — Chandra Kumar Bose (@Chandrakbose) January 25, 2021 × Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji, who directed Chatterjee in 'Gumnami' too clarified that the actor's look in 'Gumnami' was also modeled around the same photograph. Mukherji went on to credit makeup artist Somnath Kundu for recreating the look with such accuracy in his film. "The following is the picture on the basis of which the painting at Rashtrapati Bhawan was painted by Paresh Maity. For any similarity of Prosenjit's look to this photo, the credit goes to Somnath Kundu. #Gumnaami @prosenjitbumba" The following is the picture on the basis of which the painting at Rashtrapati Bhawan was painted by Paresh Maity. For any similarity of Prosenjit's look to this photo, the credit goes to Somnath Kundu. #Gumnaami @prosenjitbumba pic.twitter.com/Lhy5FTzjtt — Srijit Mukherji (@srijitspeaketh) January 25, 2021 × Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee too weighed in and congratulated Paresh Maity for the portrait. Would like to congratulate Paresh Maity for the wonderful piece of art in remembrance of our National hero Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. As an Actor,I’m elated that people thought,that the painting resembles my character in Gumnami,dir. by @srijitspeaketh and prosthetics by Somnath," Chatterjee tweeted. Would like to congratulate Paresh Maity for the wonderful piece of art in remembrance of our National hero Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. As an Actor,I’m elated that people thought,that the painting resembles my character in Gumnami,dir. by @srijitspeaketh and prosthetics by Somnath pic.twitter.com/HBkXvwFFSw — Prosenjit Chatterjee (@prosenjitbumba) January 25, 2021 × According to reports, Bose’s grand-niece Jayanti Bose Rakshit had given Maity the photograph for reference.

Did the Rashtrapati Bhavan confuse Subhas Chandra Bose to actor Prosenjit Chatterjee? Here's the truth

<p>Two members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family have questioned the "credibility" of the Justice Mukherjee Commission's report, stating that it pronounced the icon of the freedom struggle dead without offering any information on the cause and circumstances.</p>

<p>In an open letter, his grand-nephew Surya Bose and grand-niece Madhuri Bose said Justice Manoj Kumar Mukherjee concluded in his report of November 8, 2005 that Netaji did not die in the plane crash as alleged, and the ashes in the Renkoji temple in Tokyo temple are not of Netaji.</p>

<p>But the Commission, which was set up in 1999, could not offer any information on whether Bose died in any other manner at any other place, or when and how, the letter, dated August 24, said.</p>

<p>"He (Justice Mukherjee) simply concluded that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is dead! The so-called evidence and key arguments advanced by Justice Mukherjee in support of his conclusion of no air crash in Taiwan and therefore no death of Netaji, are not credible," it added.</p>

<p>The two members of Bose's family said 75 years have passed since he was officially reported by the government of Japan to have died in an air crash in Taiwan on August 18, 1945 but the question of what actually happened to him remains alive and unanswered in the minds of many.</p>

<p>They sought DNA testing of the remains at the Renkoji temple in Tokyo and said this was raised by experts during the hearings of the Justice Mukherjee Commission, but was not acted upon.</p>

<p>The authorities of the Renkoji temple were ready to extend full cooperation but Justice Mukherjee decided not to proceed with the DNA testing, or even with a prior examination of the remains to determine if a DNA test would be possible, they claimed.</p>

<p>"Particularly with advances in science over the 15 years since, there may actually be a better chance now than before for a successful procedure," they said, seeking DNA examination of the ashes.</p>

<p>The report was tabled in Parliament on May 17, 2006.</p>

<p>At least ten investigations, both national and international, have taken place over the years concerning the disappearance of Netaji after the Taihoku air crash and all but one confirmed and supported the official position of Japan on the matter, it said.</p>

<p>"The exception was the Justice Mukherjee Commission of Inquiry (JMCI) of 2005, the third such inquiry instituted by the independent Government of India, and following in the wake of the Shah Nawaz Committee of Inquiry of 1956 and the Khosla Commission of 1974.</p>

<p>"The latter two (Nawaz and Khosla commissions) concluded that Netaji had died in a military hospital in Taihoku, Taiwan on August 18, 1945, as a result of the crash on take-off of a Japanese military aircraft in which he was travelling and that mortal remains held at Renkoji Temple in Tokyo Japan were his," the letter said.</p>

<p>In 2017, the Centre told Parliament that Bose died in the air crash in 1945.</p>

<p>However, the controversy about the circumstances over his disappearance continues as also brought to home by a film -- 'Gumnaami', which was contested by several members of the family, including Sugata Bose, Krishna Bose and Chandra Bose.</p>

<p>On June 1, 2017, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in reply to an RTI that the government had come to this conclusion after considering the reports of various committees that probed the disappearance of Bose.</p>

<p>The Centre and the West Bengal government have declassified over a hundred files relating to Bose in the last few years.</p>


Two members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family have questioned the "credibility" of the Justice Mukherjee Commission's report, stating that it pronounced the icon of the freedom struggle dead without offering any information on the cause and circumstances.

Two members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family have questioned the "credibility" of the Justice Mukherjee Commission's report, stating that it pronounced the icon of the freedom struggle dead without offering any information on the cause and circumstances. In an open letter, his grand-nephew Surya Bose and grand-niece Madhuri Bose said Justice Manoj Kumar Mukherjee concluded in his report of November 8, 2005 that Netaji did not die in the plane crash as alleged, and the ashes in the Renkoji temple in Tokyo temple are not of Netaji. But the Commission, which was set up in 1999, could not offer any information on whether Bose died in any other manner at any other place, or when and how, the letter, dated August 24, said. "He (Justice Mukherjee) simply concluded that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is dead! The so-called evidence and key arguments advanced by Justice Mukherjee in support of his conclusion of no air crash in Taiwan and therefore no death of Netaji, are not credible," it added. The two members of Bose's family said 75 years have passed since he was officially reported by the government of Japan to have died in an air crash in Taiwan on August 18, 1945 but the question of what actually happened to him remains alive and unanswered in the minds of many. They sought DNA testing of the remains at the Renkoji temple in Tokyo and said this was raised by experts during the hearings of the Justice Mukherjee Commission, but was not acted upon. The authorities of the Renkoji temple were ready to extend full cooperation but Justice Mukherjee decided not to proceed with the DNA testing, or even with a prior examination of the remains to determine if a DNA test would be possible, they claimed. "Particularly with advances in science over the 15 years since, there may actually be a better chance now than before for a successful procedure," they said, seeking DNA examination of the ashes. The report was tabled in Parliament on May 17, 2006. At least ten investigations, both national and international, have taken place over the years concerning the disappearance of Netaji after the Taihoku air crash and all but one confirmed and supported the official position of Japan on the matter, it said. "The exception was the Justice Mukherjee Commission of Inquiry (JMCI) of 2005, the third such inquiry instituted by the independent Government of India, and following in the wake of the Shah Nawaz Committee of Inquiry of 1956 and the Khosla Commission of 1974. "The latter two (Nawaz and Khosla commissions) concluded that Netaji had died in a military hospital in Taihoku, Taiwan on August 18, 1945, as a result of the crash on take-off of a Japanese military aircraft in which he was travelling and that mortal remains held at Renkoji Temple in Tokyo Japan were his," the letter said. In 2017, the Centre told Parliament that Bose died in the air crash in 1945. However, the controversy about the circumstances over his disappearance continues as also brought to home by a film -- 'Gumnaami', which was contested by several members of the family, including Sugata Bose, Krishna Bose and Chandra Bose. On June 1, 2017, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in reply to an RTI that the government had come to this conclusion after considering the reports of various committees that probed the disappearance of Bose. The Centre and the West Bengal government have declassified over a hundred files relating to Bose in the last few years.

Family members of Subhash Chandra Bose question 'credibility' of Mukherjee Commission report

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary and said that India will always remain grateful to him for his bravery and indelible contribution to resisting colonialism.</p>

<p>"On 23rd January 1897, Janakinath Bose wrote in his diary, 'A son was born at midday.' This son became a valorous freedom fighter and thinker who devoted his life towards one great cause - India's freedom. I refer to Netaji Bose, who we proudly remember on his Jayanti today," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.</p>

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<p>"India will always remain grateful to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose for his bravery and indelible contribution to resisting colonialism. He stood up for the progress and well-being of his fellow Indians," he added.</p>

<p>Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Kiren Rijiju also paid tribute to Netaji on his birth anniversary.</p>

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<p>"Heartfelt tributes to the great patriot, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. An exceptional freedom fighter and leader, his patriotic zeal and valour continues to serve as a beacon of inspiration for all of us," Goyal tweeted.</p>

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<p>Rijiju also took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "My deepest respect and salute to the great son of India, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary. A rich tribute to the hero of India's Independence movement."&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary and said that India will always remain grateful to him for his bravery and indelible contribution to resisting colonialism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary and said that India will always remain grateful to him for his bravery and indelible contribution to resisting colonialism. "On 23rd January 1897, Janakinath Bose wrote in his diary, 'A son was born at midday.' This son became a valorous freedom fighter and thinker who devoted his life towards one great cause - India's freedom. I refer to Netaji Bose, who we proudly remember on his Jayanti today," Prime Minister Modi tweeted. India will always remain grateful to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose for his bravery and indelible contribution to resisting colonialism. He stood up for the progress and well-being of his fellow Indians. pic.twitter.com/otUlFanULs — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2020 × "India will always remain grateful to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose for his bravery and indelible contribution to resisting colonialism. He stood up for the progress and well-being of his fellow Indians," he added. Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Kiren Rijiju also paid tribute to Netaji on his birth anniversary. Heartfelt tributes to the great patriot, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. An exceptional freedom fighter & leader, his patriotic zeal and valour continues to serve as a beacon of inspiration for all of us. pic.twitter.com/hPes3sD3rh — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) January 23, 2020 × "Heartfelt tributes to the great patriot, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. An exceptional freedom fighter and leader, his patriotic zeal and valour continues to serve as a beacon of inspiration for all of us," Goyal tweeted. My deepest respect and salute to the great son of India, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary. A rich tribute to the hero of India's Independence movement🙏 pic.twitter.com/BAvJW2ywhF — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 23, 2020 × Rijiju also took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "My deepest respect and salute to the great son of India, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary. A rich tribute to the hero of India's Independence movement."

'India will always remain grateful to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose': PM Narendra Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday inaugurated the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at the iconic Red Fort to mark the leader's 122nd birth anniversary.</p>

<p>Modi also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857- India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex.</p>

<p>The museum on Bose and the Indian National Army showcases various artefacts related to Subhash Chandra Bose and INA. The artefacts include a wooden chair and sword used by the leader, medals, badges, uniforms and other artefacts related to the INA.</p>

<p>A documentary on Bose and the INA will help visitors understand the vision of the freedom fighter. Actor Abhishek Bachchan has lent his voice for the documentary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Yaad-e-Jallian Museum provides an authentic account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on April 13, 1919.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A replica of the memorial erected at the Jallianwala Bagh has also been placed at the museum.</p>

<p>The museum will also showcase the heroism, valour and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the World War-I.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A poem penned by Sarojini Naidu on the plight of Indian soldiers who fought the World War I for the British Empire is part of the artefacts at the museum.</p>

<p>The poem, titled 'The Gift' describes sacrifices made by 1.5 million Indian soldiers in the First World War</p>

<p>The Museum on 1857-India's first war of Independence portrays the historical narrative of war of independence, showcasing the valour and sacrifices made by Indians during the period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Drishyakala- Exhibition on Indian Art showcases artworks from 16th century till India's independence. It has paintings by Amrita Shergil and Raja Ravi Varma on display.</p>

<p>The PM spent nearly an hour at the museums and shuffled between venues on a golf buggy.</p>

<p>In a tweet earlier, Modi said he bows to Bose on his birth anniversary. "He was a stalwart who committed himself towards ensuring India is free and leads a life of dignity. We are committed to fulfilling his ideas and creating a strong India," he wrote.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday inaugurated the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at the iconic Red Fort to mark the leader's 122nd birth anniversary. Modi also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857- India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday inaugurated the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at the iconic Red Fort to mark the leader's 122nd birth anniversary. Modi also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857- India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex. The museum on Bose and the Indian National Army showcases various artefacts related to Subhash Chandra Bose and INA. The artefacts include a wooden chair and sword used by the leader, medals, badges, uniforms and other artefacts related to the INA. A documentary on Bose and the INA will help visitors understand the vision of the freedom fighter. Actor Abhishek Bachchan has lent his voice for the documentary. The Yaad-e-Jallian Museum provides an authentic account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on April 13, 1919. A replica of the memorial erected at the Jallianwala Bagh has also been placed at the museum. The museum will also showcase the heroism, valour and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the World War-I. A poem penned by Sarojini Naidu on the plight of Indian soldiers who fought the World War I for the British Empire is part of the artefacts at the museum. The poem, titled 'The Gift' describes sacrifices made by 1.5 million Indian soldiers in the First World War The Museum on 1857-India's first war of Independence portrays the historical narrative of war of independence, showcasing the valour and sacrifices made by Indians during the period. The Drishyakala- Exhibition on Indian Art showcases artworks from 16th century till India's independence. It has paintings by Amrita Shergil and Raja Ravi Varma on display. The PM spent nearly an hour at the museums and shuffled between venues on a golf buggy. In a tweet earlier, Modi said he bows to Bose on his birth anniversary. "He was a stalwart who committed himself towards ensuring India is free and leads a life of dignity. We are committed to fulfilling his ideas and creating a strong India," he wrote.

On Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 122nd birth anniversary, PM Modi inaugurates museum at Red Fort

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<p>India&nbsp;honours Subhas Chandra Bose on Tuesday on his 121st birth anniversary, one of the phalanx of India&#39;s pre-independence leaders who continue to inspire the country&#39;s young.</p>

<p>Subhas Chandra Bose was among the key figures who laid the foundations of modern-day India.</p>

<p>He established the Indian National Army to take on the British. Controversially though -- following the principle of &#39;my enemy&#39;s enemy is my friend&#39; -- he also entered into an alliance with Nazi Germany, hoping it would help overthrow British rule in India.</p>

<p><strong>Here are some lesser-known facts about the patriot of patriots:</strong></p>

<p>Mahatma Gandhi always opposed Bose&#39;s ideology, as he was a believer of non-violence, Bose was opposite of that he believed that Gandhi&#39;s ideology&nbsp;would never be sufficient to secure India&#39;s independence, however, Bose was still admired by Gandhi and was to called&nbsp;&quot;patriot of patriots by Gandhi.&#39;</p>

<p>Subhas Chandra Bose was expelled from Calcutta&#39;s Presidency College for assaulting Professor Oaten for his anti-India comments.</p>

<p>He was influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna after reading their works at the age of 16. He felt that his religion was more important than his studies.</p>

<p>Subhas Chandra Bose was elected president of the Indian National Congress twice but he resigned after conflicting ideas of independent India as Bose wanted complete independence while Gandhi and other INC members were trying for dominion status.</p>

<p>Bose was married to an Austrian woman Emille Shinken and his daughter Anita Bose was a popular economist in Germany.</p>

<p>Bose was the editor in Chief of &#39;The Forward&#39;&nbsp;formerly known as &#39;The Jewish Daily Forward&#39;,&nbsp;American magazine published monthly for a Jewish-American audience in New York, but later he left to open his own newspaper called &quot;Swaraj in India.&quot;</p>

<p>Bose, a bright and hard-working student, appeared in the ICS exam and came 4th on the merit list. But he was not happy about the result as he did not wanted to work for the government he grown to hate.</p>

<p>Bose was trying every effort to get freedom for the nation. He sought help from enemy&#39;s enemy, Japan, With Japan&#39;s help Bose formed an Indian National Congress and along with Japanese army, both brought independence to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.</p>

<p>To this day there is no certain explanation of how Bose died, the general belief is that he died in a plane crash Formosa now Taiwan. There are still conspiracy theories surrounding his death such as he lived in Russia and later came back to India and lived anonymously in UP.</p>


Bose was called 'patriot of patriots' by Gandhi

× India honours Subhas Chandra Bose on Tuesday on his 121st birth anniversary, one of the phalanx of India's pre-independence leaders who continue to inspire the country's young. Subhas Chandra Bose was among the key figures who laid the foundations of modern-day India. He established the Indian National Army to take on the British. Controversially though -- following the principle of 'my enemy's enemy is my friend' -- he also entered into an alliance with Nazi Germany, hoping it would help overthrow British rule in India. Here are some lesser-known facts about the patriot of patriots: Mahatma Gandhi always opposed Bose's ideology, as he was a believer of non-violence, Bose was opposite of that he believed that Gandhi's ideology would never be sufficient to secure India's independence, however, Bose was still admired by Gandhi and was to called "patriot of patriots by Gandhi.' Subhas Chandra Bose was expelled from Calcutta's Presidency College for assaulting Professor Oaten for his anti-India comments. He was influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna after reading their works at the age of 16. He felt that his religion was more important than his studies. Subhas Chandra Bose was elected president of the Indian National Congress twice but he resigned after conflicting ideas of independent India as Bose wanted complete independence while Gandhi and other INC members were trying for dominion status. Bose was married to an Austrian woman Emille Shinken and his daughter Anita Bose was a popular economist in Germany. Bose was the editor in Chief of 'The Forward' formerly known as 'The Jewish Daily Forward', American magazine published monthly for a Jewish-American audience in New York, but later he left to open his own newspaper called "Swaraj in India." Bose, a bright and hard-working student, appeared in the ICS exam and came 4th on the merit list. But he was not happy about the result as he did not wanted to work for the government he grown to hate. Bose was trying every effort to get freedom for the nation. He sought help from enemy's enemy, Japan, With Japan's help Bose formed an Indian National Congress and along with Japanese army, both brought independence to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. To this day there is no certain explanation of how Bose died, the general belief is that he died in a plane crash Formosa now Taiwan. There are still conspiracy theories surrounding his death such as he lived in Russia and later came back to India and lived anonymously in UP.

Remembering 'patriot of patriots' Subhas Chandra Bose on his 121st birth anniversary

<p>It happened to me for the second time. The realisation occurred slowly but it embraced me fully. Last time around when I went to South Africa with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2013 to cover BRICS summit, my excitement was shooting through the roof. The journey had given me an opportunity to see, smell and feel places associated with Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. My excitement knew no bounds.<br />
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I must have marvelled 100 times on board the special plane<strong> </strong>as to how would I feel at the station where Gandhi was thrown out of the train onto the pavement because of the colour of his skin. I was excited about going to the ashram in Durban. I also had the repressed feeling of meeting grateful black men and women with a thanking smile plastered on their faces. I also felt that as an Indian, I would be able to renew a historical association at an individual level as reportage was slowly turning into a pilgrimage.<br />
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The excitement which I was barely able to contain ebbed away within minutes me stepping out of the car and getting inside the station. It was empty. It remained empty. It dawned on me that this place was no marker of anything politically significant in contemporary South Africa.<br />
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The Gandhi South Africa narrative which I read in books didn&rsquo;t exist when interacted with people. Four years down the line African universities went through the wave of protest against Gandhi on grounds of being racist.<br />
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In Myanmar, I was stuck with a similar feeling about cultural connections and shared the colonial experience but again, the opposite awaited me. Within 24 hours of landing, the imagery of the famous song from the film Patanga, released in 1949 and sung by C Ravichandran and Shamshad Begum, Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon Wahan Se Kiya Hai Telephone (My lover has gone to Rangoon and has called me from there), vanished from my head.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Till date, Myanmar&rsquo;s government has not acknowledged the official headquarters of the Azad Hind Fauj of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. In the past, the government has razed down a couple of quarter he lived in. Locals told me that the place where Rabindranath Tagore stayed is not in a good condition either. Despite the cultural connect, a disconnect is evident. The same can be said of Nepal where we share the religion.<br />
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All of this brings me to one conclusion that relationship between nations needs to be watered regularly which is based on active and current needs.<br />
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The lesson that I drew from this experience is that, what one considers to be&nbsp;important is not necessarily done so by the other country. I also realised that nation-states always recreate their own histories where they keep themselves at the centre, whereas view from outside remains marginal or tangential.<br />
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Why should an average Myanmaris feel strongly about Bal Gangadhar Tilak being imprisoned in Mandalay for 6 years? Indian political establishment must realise that there is a limit to the politics of connecting as hard-nosed diplomacy works better than connects.</p>

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<p>PM Modi&rsquo;s decision to not to mention Rohingya or de-hyphenation of Ramallah from Jerusalem will bring much better results than cultural closeness. &nbsp;Political use of India&#39;s cultural history, in my opinion, should be a move targetted at the domestic audience which feels elated at the sense of Indian contribution to the world.</p>

<p>But there is no alternative to quid pro quo.&nbsp;<br />
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Whether it is Nepal, Sri Lanka or Myanmar what works in a diplomatic relationship is what I can take and what you can give me. The moralist may say that it divorces morality from the political ambit but I believe that morality must be judged from the consequence of a political action and shouldn&rsquo;t become the sole axis on which diplomacy be conducted.</p>

<p>The current curve in the Indian diplomacy must continue to dominate lest we ourselves become the victims of West&rsquo;s idea of &ldquo;human right politics&rdquo; and our bloated sense of cultural contribution which to me is deep nostalgia because the world is not interested in it.</p>


Morality must be judged from the consequence of a political action and shouldn?t become the sole axis on which diplomacy be conducted.

It happened to me for the second time. The realisation occurred slowly but it embraced me fully. Last time around when I went to South Africa with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2013 to cover BRICS summit, my excitement was shooting through the roof. The journey had given me an opportunity to see, smell and feel places associated with Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. My excitement knew no bounds. I must have marvelled 100 times on board the special plane as to how would I feel at the station where Gandhi was thrown out of the train onto the pavement because of the colour of his skin. I was excited about going to the ashram in Durban. I also had the repressed feeling of meeting grateful black men and women with a thanking smile plastered on their faces. I also felt that as an Indian, I would be able to renew a historical association at an individual level as reportage was slowly turning into a pilgrimage. The excitement which I was barely able to contain ebbed away within minutes me stepping out of the car and getting inside the station. It was empty. It remained empty. It dawned on me that this place was no marker of anything politically significant in contemporary South Africa. The Gandhi South Africa narrative which I read in books didn’t exist when interacted with people. Four years down the line African universities went through the wave of protest against Gandhi on grounds of being racist. In Myanmar, I was stuck with a similar feeling about cultural connections and shared the colonial experience but again, the opposite awaited me. Within 24 hours of landing, the imagery of the famous song from the film Patanga, released in 1949 and sung by C Ravichandran and Shamshad Begum, Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon Wahan Se Kiya Hai Telephone (My lover has gone to Rangoon and has called me from there), vanished from my head. Till date, Myanmar’s government has not acknowledged the official headquarters of the Azad Hind Fauj of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. × Till date, Myanmar’s government has not acknowledged the official headquarters of the Azad Hind Fauj of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. In the past, the government has razed down a couple of quarter he lived in. Locals told me that the place where Rabindranath Tagore stayed is not in a good condition either. Despite the cultural connect, a disconnect is evident. The same can be said of Nepal where we share the religion. All of this brings me to one conclusion that relationship between nations needs to be watered regularly which is based on active and current needs. The lesson that I drew from this experience is that, what one considers to be important is not necessarily done so by the other country. I also realised that nation-states always recreate their own histories where they keep themselves at the centre, whereas view from outside remains marginal or tangential. Why should an average Myanmaris feel strongly about Bal Gangadhar Tilak being imprisoned in Mandalay for 6 years? Indian political establishment must realise that there is a limit to the politics of connecting as hard-nosed diplomacy works better than connects. PM Modi’s decision to not to mention Rohingya or de-hyphenation of Ramallah from Jerusalem will bring much better results than cultural closeness. × PM Modi’s decision to not to mention Rohingya or de-hyphenation of Ramallah from Jerusalem will bring much better results than cultural closeness. Political use of India's cultural history, in my opinion, should be a move targetted at the domestic audience which feels elated at the sense of Indian contribution to the world. But there is no alternative to quid pro quo. Whether it is Nepal, Sri Lanka or Myanmar what works in a diplomatic relationship is what I can take and what you can give me. The moralist may say that it divorces morality from the political ambit but I believe that morality must be judged from the consequence of a political action and shouldn’t become the sole axis on which diplomacy be conducted. The current curve in the Indian diplomacy must continue to dominate lest we ourselves become the victims of West’s idea of “human right politics” and our bloated sense of cultural contribution which to me is deep nostalgia because the world is not interested in it.

A lesson from Myanmar: Why India can't be the victim of West's idea of 'human right politics'

<p>Colonel Nizamuddin, the driver of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, passed away at the age of 117 in his native Azamgarh district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nizamuddin, who had been with Netaji between 1943 and 1945, breathed his last yesterday. He is survived by his wife Ajbul Nisha, three sons and two daughters.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolence over the death of Nizamuddin. &quot;We will always remember the idealism, courage and patriotism of Colonel Nizamuddin, which added strength to our freedom struggle,&quot; the Prime Minister tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tributes to Subhas Babu&#39;s close associate, Colonel Nizamuddin. I recall my meeting with him. His demise is saddening. <a href="https://t.co/9MxaIJuaAF">pic.twitter.com/9MxaIJuaAF</a></p>
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Colonel Nizamuddin had been with Netaji between 1943 and 1945

Colonel Nizamuddin, the driver of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, passed away at the age of 117 in his native Azamgarh district. Nizamuddin, who had been with Netaji between 1943 and 1945, breathed his last yesterday. He is survived by his wife Ajbul Nisha, three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolence over the death of Nizamuddin. "We will always remember the idealism, courage and patriotism of Colonel Nizamuddin, which added strength to our freedom struggle," the Prime Minister tweeted. We will always remember the idealism, courage & patriotism of Colonel Nizamuddin, which added strength to our freedom struggle. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 7, 2017 × Tributes to Subhas Babu's close associate, Colonel Nizamuddin. I recall my meeting with him. His demise is saddening. pic.twitter.com/9MxaIJuaAF — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 7, 2017 × (ANI)

India: Subhash Chandra Bose's driver dies at 117