A World View on The Netaji

The divide in the political spectrum in the State was reflected here on Wednesday in the course of celebrations of the 116th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose with the Trinamool Congress government organising an event at his residence and the leaders of the Left parties paying tributes in front of his statue in the Maidan area of the city. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a departure from convention and chose to attend the function at Netaji’s residence though a minister was sent to the one organised by the Netaji Janmautsav Committee in front of his statue as a representative of her government. The State leadership of the party Netaji had founded in 1939 took exception to Ms Banerjee’s move. “By not coming here whom did you disrespect -- the people, the Left Front?… No, it is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose whom you have disrespected,” said All India Forward Bloc State Secretary Ashok Ghosh, directing his words at the Chief Minister. He also regretted that t...

Source : Last Updated: Wed, Jan 23, 2013 14:05 hrs The day is also known as 'Desh Prem Diwas' and is observed as a holiday in West Bengal, beginning with flag hoisting ceremony in several localities, to pay tribute to the national leader. Born in a Bengali Hindu, Kayastha family in Orissa, Netaji was one of the most prominent Indian nationalist leaders who attempted to gain India's independence from British rule by force during the waning years of World War II with the help of the Axis powers. Bose, who had been ousted from the Indian National Congress in 1939 following differences with the more conservative high command, and subsequently placed under house arrest by the British, escaped from India in early 1941. He turned to the Axis powers for help in gaining India's independence by force. With Japanese support, he organised the Indian National Army, composed largely of Indian soldiers of the British Indian army who had been captured in the Battle of Singapo...

Kolkata: The Mamata Banerjee government courted controversy on the 116th birth anniversary celebrations of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose today by changing the traditional venue and proposing to erect a monument to him, which was slammed by the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), the party founded by the freedom fighter. "We will erect a monument in Netaji's name on 4-5 kothas of land whatever is available," Ms Banerjee said at the official programme which was shifted to Netaji Bhavan from Netaji's statue on the Maidan. She said, besides the monument at Netaji's house in Kodalia, which was in bad shape, would be restored and given heritage status with the work expected to be completed by January 22 next year. All India Forward Bloc state secretary octogenarian Ashok Ghosh strongly condemned the decision to shift the traditional venue and erect a monument to Netaji. "Former Chief Minister BC Roy had offered to build a monument in memory of Netaji, but our party...

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's driver to get freedom fighter status Press Trust of India | Updated: January 23, 2013 17:28 IST Azamgarh: The wait for 107-year-old Nizamuddin, who claims to be a close aide, guard and driver of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, could well be over as district administration has now initiated the process of giving him the status of freedom fighter. Born in Dhakwa village of Mubarkpur area in 1901, 'Colonel' Nizamuddin was honoured today by the District Magistrate Azamgarh on the occasion of Netaji's Jayanti. The DM Pranjal Yadav said the documents available with Col Nizamuddin are enough to help him get the status of freedom fighter and with the completion of some formalities "it would be done at the earliest". According to Nizamuddin, his father Imam Ali used to run a canteen in Singapore, and at the age of around 24-25 he fled from his native village here to the country. At that time, Netaji was recruiting youngsters for h...

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STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, Jan 23 – Citizens on Wednesday pledged to carry forward the ideals of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose whose life and contribution is one unparalleled example of sacrifice and love for the country. On the occasion of the 117th birth anniversary of the soldier, the Greater Assam Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Birthday Celebration Committee organised a function at Netaji Subhash Chowk, Paltan Bazar which was attended by cross section of citizens, including children. The programme which began with a prabhat pheri, featured patriotic songs, a colourful procession, an art competition besides a blood donation camp. The open session saw speakers dwelling at length on the ideals of Subhash Chandra Bose and urging the young generation to imbibe the ideals of the fighter. Writer Atulananda Goswami, in his speech, regretted that the textbooks did not carry chapters on the exploits and heroism of the Indian National Army (INA) nor any detailed write-up on the life and co...