PM Modi may attend functions on Netaji's 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata

In wake of the Assembly polls in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned to churn the sentiments of Bengali people in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit poll-bound West Bengal`s capital Kolkata to attend the celebration of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose`s 125th birth anniversary on January 23 at Victoria Memorial and National Library Programme, say sources. 

The Government of India has also announced that it has decided to observe Netaji Subash Chandra Bose`s birth anniversary every year as Parakram Diwas.

The Centre announced its move to pay tribute to the freedom fighter to inspire the youth of the nation to `act with fortitude in the face of adversity`. Ahead of Netaji`s 125th birth anniversary this Saturday, The Ministry of Culture issued a circular on Tuesday announcing January 23 to be observed as Parakram Diwas every year from now on. 

Centre constitutes a committee to commemorate Netaji

Earlier in January, PM Modi had announced that Centre has constituted a committee to decide on the activities for a year-long commemoration of Netaji`s 125th Birth Anniversary starting 23 January 2021.

The committee, which was to be headed by Home Minister Amit Shah comprising of experts, historians, authors, family members of Netaji and INA associates, was to decide how to pay tribute to Netaji`s contribution to India’s freedom struggle.