'Proud of his monumental contribution': India pays tributes on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birth anniversary
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The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and other top politicians have paid rich tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. On January 23, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Bose, who is a prominent Indian freedom fighter. The Indian government last year announced that his birth anniversary will be celebrated as 'Parakram Diwas' every year. The day will mark the start of Republic Day celebrations instead of a day later. PM Modi will unveil a hologram statue of Bose at the India Gate on Sunday.Bose was born to advocate Janakinath Bose in Odisha's Cuttack in 1897. He played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle against the oppressive British colonial rule. He is also known for establishing the Azad Hind Fauj. To mark the occasion, President Kovind said, "India gratefully pays homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. The daring steps that he took to fulfil his fierce commitment to the idea of a free India -- Azad Hind -- make him a national icon. His ideals and sacrifice will forever inspire every Indian." Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. Every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation."