PNS|Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabusan Harichandan offered floral tributes to the portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, on his 126th birth anniversary, also observed as ‘Parakram Diwas’ at a programme held in Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Harichandan said that on this day, the people remember his indomitable spirit and selfless service and said that Netaji’s contribution to the freedom movement cannot be forgotten.
He said that during the freedom movement, Netaji was of the view that the Britishers being such a powerful nation, it would not be possible to fight with them using the non-violent method and on that issue, he had differed with the viewpoint of Mahatma Gandhi, even though he held him in high regard. Netaji felt that there must be a war against the Britishers and for that he gathered the support of other countries. Gandhiji’s views were entirely different as he wanted the entire freedom movement to be on non-violent methods. Netaji left the country and formed the Azadi government and Azad Hind Fauz, outside the country after gaining the support of countries like Japan and Germany. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose asked the youth of the country to “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom” and said that there was no power in the world that can keep us under bondage. The youth of the country were inspired by his call and jumped into the freedom movement. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has been honoured by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unique contribution by installing a 28-feet grand statue at India Gate, replacing the statue of George V, and changing the name of Raj Path to Kartavya Path, by removing the symbol of slavery, said the Governor.
He said that the country has been celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, on completion of 75 years of Independence, by instilling the spirit of patriotism among the people and by reaffirming the feeling of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. India has become a big force in the world and plays a decisive role in different matters concerning the world like the Russia-Ukraine war, where our Prime Minister advocated both sides that this is not the era of war and let us talk peace as any war can only lead to bloodshed and crippling of economy and people will be exposed to untold suffering, said the Governor. He further said that the nation forever remains indebted to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose for his great contribution to the freedom movement.
RP Sisodia, Special Chief Secretary to the Governor, PS Suryaprakash, Joint Secretary, and other officers and staff members of Raj Bhavan, were among those who were present on the occasion.
