President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid floral tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, observed as Parakram Diwas, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Marking the 129th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter, the President honoured Netaji’s contribution to India’s independence movement and his enduring legacy of courage and nationalism.
President Murmu also paid homage to Netaji through a post on X, highlighting his transformative role in inspiring the Indian freedom struggle.
“On Parakram Diwas, marking the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I pay my humble tribute to a great leader of India’s freedom struggle. His call for independence awakened courage, self-confidence, unity and the spirit of nationalism among millions of Indians. Through the Azad Hind Fauj, he gave decisive leadership to India’s freedom movement and carried it to global stage. His legacy continues to inspire every Indian,” she said in a post on X.
The Government of India had declared January 23 as Parakram Diwas in 2021 to honour Netaji and to recognise his unparalleled contribution to the nation’s freedom and unity.
