Nation is celebrating Parakram Diwas today to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate this evening. The hologram statue will be replaced by a grand granite statue of Netaji which will installed to commemorate Netaji’s 125th birth anniversary and as a part of the year-long celebrations to mark the event.
The statue, made of granite, shall be a fitting tribute to the immense contribution of Netaji in the country’s freedom struggle and would be a symbol of the country’s indebtedness to him. Till the work for the statue is completed, a hologram statue of Netaji will be present at the same place.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary.
In his tribute, Mr Kovind said that the daring steps that Netaji took to fulfil his fierce commitment to the idea of a free India — Azad Hind make him a national icon. President said, his ideals and sacrifice will forever inspire every Indian.
Mr Modi greeted people on Parakram Diwas, saying every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to nation.
Prime Minister announced on January 21 that a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at the India Gate. He had said that till the grand statue is constructed, it will be represented by a hologram bust at the same place. Modi will unveil the hologram statue in the evening.
Other political leaders too wished the nation on Netaji’s birth anniversary. Home Minister Amit Shah, Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur, Congresss leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wished the nation on Netaji’s birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla,
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal paid floral tributes at the portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the Central Hall of Parliament House .
Last year, Prime Minister announced that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary will be celebrated as Parakram Diwas every year.