Netaji Jayanti

Netaji Jayanti
Official nameParakram Diwas
Observed byIndia
TypePatriotic, National, Traditional
SignificanceHonours Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's role in Indian independence movement
ObservancesHistorical celebrations
Date23 January
FrequencyAnnual

Netaji Jayanti or Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti, officially known as Parakram Diwas or Parakram Divas (lit. 'Day of Valour'), is a national event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of the 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 Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj), ( আজাদ হিন্দ ফৌজ). He was the founder-head of the Azad Hind Government.

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