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Parakram Diwas 2023 (Netaji jayanti): Parakram Diwas is observed on January 23 to commemorate Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary. Today marks the 126th anniversary of Netaji’s birth.
Bose was a prominent figure in India’s independence struggle. Known as Netaji, he fought for independence throughout his life, both at home and abroad.
The government designated Netaji’s birthday as Parakram Diwas in 2021 in recognition of the legendary freedom fighter’s extraordinary contribution to the Indian freedom struggle.
The Importance of Parakram Diwas
The goal of Parakram Diwas is to instill a sense of patriotism in the hearts of Indian citizens, particularly the younger generation, and to encourage them to act courageously when confronted with challenges.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Birthday
Bose, who was born on January 23, 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha, founded the Azad Hind Fauj, also known as the Indian National Army (INA), which attacked the British from the eastern side of the then-undivided India, primarily NE India.
Quotes for Parakram Diwas
On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s 126th birthday, here are the ten most famous thoughts and quotes from the iconic Indian freedom fighter:
- India is calling. Blood is calling to blood. Get up, we have no time to lose. Take up your arms! We shall carve our way through the enemy’s ranks, or if God wills, we shall die a martyr’s death. And in our last sleep, we shall kiss the road that will bring our Army to Delhi.
- One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.
- The secret of political bargaining is to look more strong than what you really are.
- Reality is, after all, too big for our frail understanding to fully comprehend. Nevertheless, we have to build our life on the theory which contains the maximum truth.
- When we stand, the Azad Hind Fauj has to be like a wall of granite; when we march, the Azad Hind Fauj has to be like a steamroller.
- Freedom is not given – it is taken.
- Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.
- Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle – if there are no risks to be taken.
- Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Azadi Doonga (Give me blood and I will give you freedom!).
- The secret of political bargaining is to look more strong than what you really are.
Source:ZB
