Agartala, January 23:
The 129th birth anniversary of revolutionary leader Subhas Chandra Bose was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Agartala on Friday, as the nation observed the day as Parakram Diwas to honour the legendary freedom fighter.
The main programme in the Tripura capital was organised by the students of Netaji Subash Vidya Niketan School, where Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder, Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee and several other dignitaries were present.
On the occasion, the Azad Hind flag was unfurled alongside the national flag as a mark of respect to Netaji’s immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr Saha, who, along with other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to the iconic leader.
Recalling Netaji’s legacy, the Chief Minister said his fearless leadership, uncompromising patriotism and revolutionary ideology continue to inspire generations and strengthen the spirit of nationalism across the country.
Saha said that although Subhas Chandra Bose is revered as a legendary freedom fighter, earlier governments failed to accord him the honour he truly deserved. However, he remains deeply etched in the hearts of the people and continues to symbolise resistance against injustice and oppression.
A colourful procession was later taken out through the streets of Agartala, vividly portraying Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s ideology, India’s freedom movement, the country’s unity in diversity, and various social evils that continue to challenge humanity.
Chief Minister Saha, other dignitaries alongwith hundreds of school students, members of various organisations and clubs, participated in the procession, which drew large crowds of spectators lining both sides of the roads.
Popularly known as ‘Netaji’, Subhas Chandra Bose was born into a distinguished Bengali family in Cuttack, Odisha.
He emerged as one of the most influential revolutionaries of India’s War of Independence, igniting patriotic fervour and revolutionary thinking among the youth.
The rally highlighted key chapters of India’s freedom struggle with special emphasis on Bose’s role, while also depicting themes such as unity in diversity, social taboos and broader socio-cultural issues.
Notably, the tradition of organising a public procession in Agartala to mark Netaji’s birth anniversary dates back to 1951, and the event received official government recognition in 1980, making it one of the city’s longest-running commemorative observances.
