Sharmili Mallick

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary on Saturday.

The President took to twitter to pay his tributes and said, "Netaji is one of our most beloved national heroes who made extraordinary contribution to India's freedom struggle. Netaji’s patriotism and sacrifice shall always inspire us. We are committed to strengthen the spirit of freedom so strongly espoused by him."

On the other hand, Modi will be in West Bengal on Saturday to address "Parakram Diwas" celebrations in Kolkata to commemorate Bose's birth anniversary.

"Tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a great freedom fighter and a true son of Mother India, on his birth anniversary," the prime minister said in a tweet in Hindi.

"A grateful nation will always remember his sacrifice and dedication for the independence of the country," he said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary and said the youngsters of the country were united under his charismatic leadership, which gave new strength to India's freedom struggle.

"The courage and valour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave new strength to the Indian freedom struggle. He organised the youngsters of the country with his charismatic leadership under adverse circumstances. On the 125th birth anniversary of such a great hero of the freedom movement, I pay my heartfelt tributes," Shah said in a tweet in Hindi.

The home minister, who is on a two-day visit to Assam and Meghalaya, also paid tributes to Bose in front of his portrait in Guwahati.

"There was an infinite flow of immense courage and unique resolve within Subhas Babu. His amazing personality and vibrant voice created the tide of freedom in the heart of people. His life is a role model for the youngsters of the country," he said in another tweet.

Internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shree awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art on sea beach at Puri on the occasion. He also shared the images of the sand art on his Twitter handle.

The government has decided to observe January 23 as "Parakram Diwas" to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bose, who was born on this day in 1897.

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