Today, January 23 marks Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary. Owing to the legendary freedom fighter’s extraordinary grit and insurmountable contribution to the Indian freedom struggle, Netaji’s birthday is also observed as Parakram Diwas in the country. Born to mother Prabhabati Bose and father Janakinath Bose, Netaji considered Swami Vivekanand his spiritual guru. He formed the Azad Hind Fauj, a military regiment, to counter Britishers. Bose also formed a woman battalion named Rani Jhansi regiment. Bose was the one who first referred to Mahatma Gandhi the position as the father of the nation.
Netaji Jayanti (also known as "'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti", officially "Deshprem Diwas" or "Deshprem Diwas", is a national event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of a prominent Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is celebrated annually on 23 January. He played a pivotal role in Indian independence movement. He was the head of Japanese-supported Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fouj). He was the founder-head of the Azad Hind Government
