PTI, Jan 23, 2023, 1:19 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday just about unveiled the mannequin of a proposed memorial devoted to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, to be arrange in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and stated it’s going to infuse emotions of patriotism amongst individuals.
Modi, on the event of Netaji’s 126th beginning anniversary, additionally named 21 islands of the Union Territory after Param Vir Chakra awardees.
He famous that the islands might be a supply of inspiration for generations to return.
The PM additionally stated that makes an attempt have been made to downplay Netaji’s contribution to the liberty motion, however the whole nation, proper from Delhi and Bengal to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is paying tribute to the good hero immediately, preserving historical past and heritage related to him.
He additionally identified that calls for to make Netaji’s information public have been made by many for lengthy, and his authorities has completed that.
Netaji might be remembered for his fierce resistance to colonial rule, he said.
”Today, it’s a proud second for me as I tackle the individuals of Andamans as a result of that is the land, the place Subhas Chandra Bose unfurled the nationwide flag for the primary time in 1943,” he stated.
Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the initiative to christen the 21 islands, and stated this effort might be a supply of encouragement for the nation’s armed forces.
He additionally stated that the mobile jail within the Union Territory, the place many freedom fighters have been incarcerated, is at least a ”pilgrimage web site”.
