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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Netaji Bose's Death Mystery

The death of Subhas Chandra Bose, commonly known as Netaji, is a subject that has fascinated historians, researchers, and the public for decades. Netaji was a prominent Indian nationalist leader who played a crucial role in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule. His life and, more importantly, his death have been shrouded in mystery and controversy. Netaji's death is officially recorded as having occurred on August 18, 1945, in a plane crash in Taihoku (now Taipei, Taiwan). He was traveling on a Japanese military plane when it crashed, resulting in fatal injuries. However, the circumstances surrounding his death have been the subject of intense speculation and doubt.
One of the most significant factors contributing to the mystery is the absence of concrete and universally accepted evidence of his death. Some claim that he survived the crash and went into hiding, while others believe that he may have been taken prisoner or even assassinated. These theories have given rise to various investigations and controversies. The absence of a clear and verifiable autopsy report or photographs of Netaji's body has fueled doubts about the official version of events. Moreover, the Japanese government's alleged involvement in the cover-up of his death has added to the intrigue. The circumstances of his presence in Japanese-occupied territories during World War II and his potential collaboration with Axis powers further complicate the story. In recent years, declassified documents and new information have periodically emerged, providing fresh leads and questions regarding Netaji's fate. The Indian government established several committees and commissions to investigate his death and disappearance, but their findings have often been inconclusive or disputed.
Numerous theories and claims have emerged over the years, including reports of sightings of Netaji in different parts of the world, from Russia to India. Some believe he assumed a different identity to live in anonymity, while others suggest that he may have been held captive in the Soviet Union. The mystery surrounding Netaji's death continues to captivate the imagination of the public, and it remains a highly debated topic. Efforts to uncover the truth and dispel the doubts persist, with historians, researchers, and governments continuing to seek answers. In conclusion, the death of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose remains one of the enduring mysteries of the 20th century. Despite official records, the lack of concrete evidence and the numerous theories surrounding his death have fueled a never-ending debate. The quest to unravel the truth behind Netaji's death is a testament to his enduring legacy and the intrigue surrounding his life and actions during a pivotal period in Indian history.

Friday, April 17, 2020

NetaJI Subhas Chandra Bose's contribution in India's Freedom's struggle










source-Internet
Netaji was one of the beloved national hero and an icon of India's Freedom struggle.Netaji played a very important role in Freedom struggle.He also inspired thousands to join  Freedom movement against the Britishers.Netaji has also served as the president of Indian National congress. However, following his frictions with Mahatma Gandhi and the Congress high command,he resigned from his post.In 1942,he earned the title 'Netaji',in Germany by the Indian Soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauz and by the German and Indian officials in the special Bureau for India in Berlin.With slogans like Dilli chalo.....tum mujhe khoon do main tumhe azadi dunga......Netaji made a place in the heart of Indians.
subhas bose with azad hind fauz source-internet
 Netaji was one of the iconic and influential  Freedom fighter of India.On 23rd January 1897,Janakinath Bose wrote in his diary "A son was Born at midday".

EARLY LIFE-
Netaji was born in Odisha's Cuttack   city on 23rd January 1897 which was then the part of Bengal province.His mother's name  was Prabhavati and father was Janakinath Bose,a renowned lawyer.Bose was the 9th child among 14 siblings.Raised in a well to do family he started in the Raveshaw collegiate school and completed his higher studies from the presidency college and scottish church college.From early age ,Bose has started showing the signs of a national leader.In 1916 Bose was expelled from Presidency college for nationalistic activities.after graduation in 1919 from the Scottish church college,Bose was sent to University of Cambridge in  England  to prepare for the Indian Civil services,a mameth task for the Indians at that time.In 1920 Subhas Chandra Bose had passed the Indian civil services exam attaining the forth position.However as the freedom movement  gathered steam in India ,he resigned from his position in April 1921,hurried back to India and Joined the Indian National Congress.
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His unflinching Patriotism and fearlessness made him an icon of India's Freedom struggle.Bose was deeply influenced by Swami Vivekananda's teachings.Bose was that voice against the British rule which gave a new edge to the national movement.Having quit his job in London he returned to India and jumped Head-on into India's Freedom struggle.Netaji was made editor of the anti-British newspaper FORWARD by it's founder Deshbandhu Chitrananjan Dass,as editor Netaji was vocal about his feelings against British rule , railing people against the English.He even spent 6 months in Jail for his anti-British writings.while working for the swaraj party with Chitranjan Dass and even after quiting the party   Netaji had many stints in prison.In 1928 wearing a military uniform Netaji lead 2000 youths in a march against the British rule in Calcutta joulting the administration.A decade later he was made president of the Congress party in the party's Haripura convention.Netaji gave a call for freedom and asked the party to decide upon a date to achieve it.He also said that if the dream was not realised by the set date,he wanted to lead the party in a violent protest against the British but Mahatma Gandhi did not agree to the plan,leading a disappointed Netaji to break away Congress and establish the forward bloc in 1939,opening a new front against the Britishers.The revolutionary Rash Behari Bose prompted Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to mobilise foreign help for the Indian freedom struggle.Dodging the police in Calcutta Netaji reached Germany via Kabul.There he met Adolf Hitler who promised to provide all possible help to Netaji to weaken British rule.
Netaji believed that it was possible to defeat the British in india only if they were attacked while they were also busy fighting the World war. For that he made a liberation army by liberating Indian prisoners of war that were imprisoned in Italy and Germany.but Hitler did not support netaji in his plans and he was disappointed.Therefore he decided to move to Japan.In the year 1943 ,when Netaji reached Japan he was given the responsiblity of leading the Azad Hind Fauz established by Captain Mohan Singh.A year Later,in Feb 1944 Azad Hind  Fauz attacked the British Army.Several Indian Territories including Palel and Tihind were freed from control of British army.Later that  year while giving a motivational speech to the Azad Hind Fauz Netaji gave now famous  warcry ....give me blood and i will give you freedom.....




NETAJI: LIFE AND TIMES
  • 1921:joined the Non cooperation movement started by Mahatma Gandhi
  • started newspaper 'Swaraj' and took the charge of publicity for Bengal Provincial Committee.
  • 1923:Elected the President of All India Youth Congress

    • 1925:Arrested and sent to prison in Mandalay
    • 1927:General secretary of Congress.
  • 1938:Elected as President of Indian  national Congress
  • 22nd June 1939: Founded All India Forward Bloc
  • Feb 1943:Arrived in Japan,formed a trained army of 40000 troops named as Azad Hind Fauz with Japanese support
  • Oct.21,1943:Proclaimed the establishment of Provisional Independent Indian Government 
  • Mar 18,1944:Indian National army reached India with Japanese Troops
  • Indian  tricolour raised for the first time in Moirang in Manipur
  • july 6,1944:Addressed Mahatma Gandhi as "Father of Nation"for the first time in a speech broadcasted by Azad Hind Radio in Singapore
  • After several Months of struggle Japanese forces forced to retreat. Azad Hind Fauz tried to continue the fight in Barma(now Myanmar)and then Indo-China for some time
On 18th August 1945 ,just a few Days later after Japan announced surrender, Bose Reportedly died in a Japnese Hospital in Taiwan due to Burn injuries as  a plane crash.However many believed that he had survived the plane crash and his death still remains a mystery even today.
India will always remain grateful to Subhas Chandra Bose for his bravery and his contribution to the freedom struggle.

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Netaji Bose's Death Mystery

The death of Subhas Chandra Bose, commonly known as Netaji, is a subject that has fascinated historians, researchers, and the public for de...