"His ideals continue to inspire generations": PM Modi remembers Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): On the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 129th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled the courage and contribution of the freedom fighter, stating that "his ideals continue to inspire generations."
Highlighting Bose's patriotism on his birth anniversary, also known as Parakram Diwas, the PM took to X to post, "On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which is commemorated as Parakram Diwas, we recall his indomitable courage, resolve and unparalleled contribution to the nation."

On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which is commemorated as Parakram Diwas, we recall his indomitable courage, resolve and unparalleled contribution to the nation. He epitomised fearless leadership and unwavering patriotism. His ideals continue to inspire… pic.twitter.com/KokJhJu33d

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 23, 2026

Praising his ideas as timeless and an inspiration for generations, he further added, "He epitomised fearless leadership and unwavering patriotism. His ideals continue to inspire generations to build a strong India."
President Murmu also paid tribute to Bose with an X post, highlighting his influence in the Indian Army during the Freedom Struggle.

নেতাজি সুভাষচন্দ্র বসুর জন্মবার্ষিকী উপলক্ষে পালিত পরাক্রম দিবসে ভারতের স্বাধীনতা সংগ্রামের এই মহান নেতার প্রতি জানাই আমার বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি। স্বাধীনতার জন্য তাঁর আহ্বান লক্ষ লক্ষ ভারতবাসীর মনে সাহস, আত্মবিশ্বাস, ঐক্য ও জাতীয়তাবাদের চেতনাকে জাগ্রত করেছিল। আজাদ হিন্দ ফৌজের…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 23, 2026

"On the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary, observed as Parakram Diwas, I offer my humble tribute to this great leader of India's freedom struggle. His call for independence awakened a spirit of courage, self-confidence, unity, and nationalism in the hearts of millions of Indians. Through the Indian National Army, he not only provided decisive leadership to India's freedom movement but also elevated it to the international stage. His ideals continue to inspire every Indian even today." the post read.
In 2021, the central government officially designated January 23 as Parakram Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose.
The year 2022 saw the unveiling of a hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate, New Delhi, and in 2023, 21 unnamed islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago were named after the 21 Param Vir Chakra Awardees. In 2024, the Prime Minister inaugurated the event at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, the site of the INA trials. (ANI)