Legacy of Netaji Revived: Bold Move of PM Modi Sparks National Debate

Delhi - As India commemorates 'Parakram Diwas' on January 23, marking the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives to honor the freedom fighter have reignited discussions about Netaji's enduring legacy.

Honoring Netaji: A Series of Tributes

In recent years, the Modi administration has undertaken several measures to pay homage to Netaji's contributions:  

- Renaming Ross Island to 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep', symbolizing a reclaiming of historical narratives.  

- Installing a grand statue at India Gate, serving as a perpetual reminder of his role in India's independence movement.  

- Establishing the INA Museum at the Red Fort, preserving the legacy of the Indian National Army.  

- Declaring January 23 as 'Parakram Diwas', institutionalizing the celebration of Netaji's bravery.  

These actions have been lauded by Netaji's grandnephew, Chittapriyo Bose, who highlighted the Prime Minister's personal engagement with the Bose family and his commitment to declassifying files related to Netaji's mysterious disappearance.

The Controversial Call: Repatriation of Mortal Remains

Amidst these tributes, a poignant appeal has emerged from another grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, urging the government to repatriate Netaji's alleged mortal remains from Japan's Renkoji Temple by August 18, 2024. He emphasized that retaining the remains abroad is a "great dishonour" and called for a final statement from the government to dispel lingering myths about Netaji's fate.