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Netaji being used as a poll prop: Mamata Banerjee on celebration of Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary as ‘Parakram Diwas’

Jan 19, 2021, 04:43PM ISTSource: Times Now

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has accused Centre of using Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a poll prop ahead of assembly election in the state. The Centre has announced that Netaji’s birth anniversary on January 23 will be marked as ‘Parakram Diwas’, while Mamata has said that the day will be celebrated as ‘Desh Prem Diwas’ in the state. Mamata also tweeted, 'Today is the 80th anniversary of Netaji's 'Great Escape' from his Elgin Road residence to Europe. He overcame several hardships, to lay the groundwork for his war against the British. His resilience is an inspiration for all. Jai Hind.'

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