New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): On the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 129th birth anniversary, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted how Netaji continues to remain a guiding light.

In a post on X on Friday, he said, 'Pay tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas today. His extraordinary resolve, sacrifice and devotion to the motherland remain a guiding light in our journey towards an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat.'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled the courage and contribution of the freedom fighter, stating that 'his ideals continue to inspire generations.'

Highlighting Bose's patriotism on his birth anniversary, also known as Parakram Diwas, the PM took to X to post, 'On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which is commemorated as Parakram Diwas, we recall his indomitable courage, resolve and unparalleled contribution to the nation.'

Praising his ideas as timeless and an inspiration for generations, he further added, 'He epitomised fearless leadership and unwavering patriotism. His ideals continue to inspire generations to build a strong India.'

President Murmu also paid tribute to Bose with an X post, highlighting his influence in the Indian Army during the Freedom Struggle.

'On the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary, observed as Parakram Diwas, I offer my humble tribute to this great leader of India's freedom struggle. His call for independence awakened a spirit of courage, self-confidence, unity, and nationalism in the hearts of millions of Indians. Through the Indian National Army, he not only provided decisive leadership to India's freedom movement but also elevated it to the international stage. His ideals continue to inspire every Indian even today.' the post read.

In 2021, the central government officially designated January 23 as Parakram Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose.

The year 2022 saw the unveiling of a hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate, New Delhi, and in 2023, 21 unnamed islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago were named after the 21 Param Vir Chakra Awardees. In 2024, the Prime Minister inaugurated the event at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, the site of the INA trials.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist leader who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence against British rule. He was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha. (ANI)