Parakram Diwas 2023: Parakram Diwas is observed on January 23 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Today is the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji.
Bose was one of the prominent heroes of Inda's independence struggle. Referred as Netaji, he fought for independence throughout his life, within the country and from abroad. 
Owing to the legendary freedom fighter’s extraordinary contribution to the Indian freedom struggle, the government designated Netaji’s birthday as Parakram Diwas in 2021.

Parakram Diwas 2023: Significance

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The purpose of Parakram Diwas is to develop a sense of patriotism in the hearts of Indian citizens, most importantly the younger generation to encourage them to act with courage when faced with challenges.

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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Birth Anniversary

Born on January 23, 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha, Bose had founded the Azad Hind Fauj, also called the Indian National Army (INA) which attacked the Britishers from the eastern side of the then undivided India, mainly comprising NE India.

Parakram Diwas 2023: Quotes

On the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, here are the 10 most famous thoughts and quotes from the iconic Indian freedom fighter:

  • India is calling. Blood is calling to blood. Get up, we have no time to lose. Take up your arms! We shall carve our way through the enemy's ranks, or if God wills, we shall die a martyr's death. And in our last sleep, we shall kiss the road that will bring our Army to Delhi.
  • One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.
  • The secret of political bargaining is to look more strong than what you really are.
  • Reality is, after all, too big for our frail understanding to fully comprehend. Nevertheless, we have to build our life on the theory which contains the maximum truth.
  • When we stand, the Azad Hind Fauj has to be like a wall of granite; when we march, the Azad Hind Fauj has to be like a steamroller.
  • Freedom is not given - it is taken.
  • Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible.
  • Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle - if there are no risks to be taken.
  • Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Azadi Doonga (Give me blood and I will give you freedom!).
  • The secret of political bargaining is to look more strong than what you really are.

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