President Kovind, PM Modi Pay Tributes To Subhas Chandra Bose On His Birth Anniversary

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."

Tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as the nation commences his 125th birth anniversary celebrations. It is befitting to celebrate this day as “Parakram Diwas” to honour his boundless courage & valour. Netaji instilled the fervour of nationalism among his countless followers

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 23, 2021

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.

महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानी और भारत माता के सच्चे सपूत नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र देश की आजादी के लिए उनके त्याग और समर्पण को सदा याद रखेगा। #ParakramDivas

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2021

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.

प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी ने निर्णय किया है कि सुभाष बाबू की 125वीं जयंती को देशभर में #ParakramDivas के रूप में बहुत उत्साह से मनाया जाएगा। जिससे देश की आजादी के लिए नेताजी के योगदान से बच्चे व युवा राष्ट्रसेवा की प्रेरणा लेकर आत्मनिर्भर भारत बनाने में अपना योगदान दे सकें। pic.twitter.com/4hImC3pLIA

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 23, 2021

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.

#ParakramDiwas . Remembering a great nationalist leader, a defiant patriot and an inspiring personality #Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary.
My SandArt SandArt Puri beach in Odisha.#JaiHindpic.twitter.com/h2wG4sYfKD

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) January 23, 2021

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.