Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2023: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent figure in India's independence movement, is remembered for his famous slogan "You give me blood, I will give you freedom." Born on January 23rd, 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha, he was the ninth child of Prabhavati Devi and Janakinath Bose, a well-known lawyer and member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly.


During World War II, Netaji formed the Indian National Army with the support of Japan to fight against British rule. January 23rd, 2023 marks the 126th anniversary of his birth.


Despite a successful career in the administrative service, Netaji left his job to dedicate himself to the freedom struggle. He was imprisoned 11 times, with his first term starting in July 1921. He also served twice as President of the Indian National Congress.


Netaji's death remains a mystery. He was travelling to Japan in 1945 when his plane reportedly crashed in Taiwan, but his remains have never been found.


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10 Powerful Quotes Of Subhash Chandra Bose


"Give me blood, and I will give you freedom."


"Freedom is not given, it is taken."


"We must fight if we want to live."


"It is not necessary to wait for the permission of others to secure our rights."


"One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives."


"The true source of rights is duty. If we all discharge our duties, rights will not be far to seek."


"The nation will not be satisfied with mere political independence."


"Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of."


"We must have the courage to dare and endure."


"Victory or defeat is not important, but the fight itself is everything."


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