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India on Tuesday paid its respects to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the occasion of his birth anniversary, also observed as “Parakram Diwas”, or the Day of Valour. The Centre in 2021 announced that January 23 will be celebrated as “Parakram Diwas” every year to honour Netaji.
Day to honour Netaji’s legacy
The government officially announced on January 19, 2021 that January 23 be observed as Parakram Diwas in order to pay tribute to Netaji’s relentless pursuit of India’s freedom. Parakram Diwas, which translates to “Day of Valour”.
“In order to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, Government of India has decided to celebrate his birthday on the 23rd day of January every year as “PARAKRAM DIWAS” to inspire people of the country, especially the youth, to act with fortitude in the face of adversity as Netaji did, and to infuse in them a spirit of patriotic fervour,” the Centre had said in a notification.
In 2021, the inaugural event took place at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata. In 2022, a hologram statue of Netaji was unveiled at India Gate, and in 2023, 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands were named after the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees and a model of National Memorial dedicated to Netaji which was supposed to be built on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, was unveiled.
Parakram Diwas 2024 programme
Every year, events are held across the country to celebrate the day. This year too, the Union Ministry of Culture in collaboration with its institutions such as the Archaeological Survey of India, National School of Drama, Sahitya Akademi, and the National Archives of India has decided to hold a comprehensive celebration at the Red Fort. As part of the program, the event will host a rich array of activities that will delve into the profound legacy of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj.
The Red Fort played a crucial role in the saga of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj. A museum within the Red Fort is dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of Bose and INA, which was also inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in 2019 on Netaji’s birthday.
According to the ministry, the Red Fort will be transformed into a canvas through a projection mapping show, along with artists from the National School of Drama (NSD) performing at stage, which will illuminate its walls with tales of bravery and sacrifice in a fusion of history and art. Special recognition will also be given to the veterans of the Indian National Army.
The visitors, who can attend the event for free, will also be able to see exhibitions of archives, showcasing rare photographs and documents that chronicle the journey of Netaji and the Azad Hind Fauj at the Red Fort. Moreover, painting and sculpture workshops will be held during the event.
