Parakram Diwas 2023: Parakram Diwas, also known as Parakram Divas, is celebrated annually on January 23. It is a national holiday in India commemorating the birth of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent nationalist, politician, and freedom fighter commonly known as Netaji. On Netaji’s 125th birthday, the Indian government designated this day to encourage Indians, especially the youth, to emulate his courage, perseverance, selfless service, and patriotic fervour in the face of oppression.
HISTORY OF PARAKRAM DIWAS
The government of India, through the Ministry of Culture, announced on January 19, 2021, that the nation would begin commemorating Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s posthumous 125th birthday on January 23, 2021. This holiday was named Parakram Diwas (or Parakram Divas), which translates to “Day of Courage” or “Day of Valor,” to honour Netaji’s sacrifice and significant contribution to India’s independence movement.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born in Cuttack, Orissa/Odisha, on January 23, 1897. His father was Janakinath Bose and his mother was Prabhavati Dutt. Netaji Bose, a brilliant scholar and genuine Indian patriot, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Calcutta’s Scottish Church College. In 1919, he went to England to complete the Indian Civil Service (I.C.S. ), graduating fourth in his class with the highest English grade. Nonetheless, he resigned in 1921 and returned to India because he did not wish to serve the British government.
Back in India, Netaji joined the Indian National Congress (I.N.C.) under the guidance of his political mentor, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das. He was also profoundly influenced by the ideas of Swami Vivekananda and regarded him as his spiritual guru. In 1923, Bose was elected president of the All India Youth Congress. In 1938 and 1939, he was elected president of the Congress.
During World War II, in Southeast Asia, Netaji formed and led a 5,000-man force known as the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) under the slogan ‘Delhi Chalo’ In order to garner popular support in his home state of Bengal, he also founded a new political party.
On August 18, 1945, Netaji reportedly died of third-degree burns sustained in a plane crash in Tohuku, Japanese Taiwan. Despite the fact that his death was confirmed by the government in 2017, numerous conspiracy theories persist regarding his disappearance.
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HOW TO OBSERVE PARAKRAM DIWAS
Participate in national programmes
Participate in the national events scheduled by the central government to observe Parakram Diwas. Participate in the activities coordinated by the Union Ministry of Culture and involving notable citizens to commemorate this national holiday.
Study a book.
During the opening ceremony of Parakram Diwas, a book based on Netaji’s letters titled “Book: Letters of Netaji (1926–1936)” was unveiled. The iconic nationalist’s ideologies and tenets can be comprehended by reading this book and other relevant books about his life and time.
Educate others
On Parakram Diwas, why not educate others about the life and beliefs of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose? Use the opportunity to teach your school or organisation about patriotism, speaking up for freedom, courage, and standing up to injustice.
Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti 2023: Quotes by the visionary leader
NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE: FIVE INTERESTING FACTS
- Born in Cuttack, Bengal Province, Netaji Bose had fourteen siblings.
- In 1916, Netaji assaulted E.F. Otten, a British professor at the Presidency College of Calcutta, for making a racist remark about Indians. He was initially expelled from the college.
- Netaji was imprisoned eleven times for his anti-British radical activities and freedom activism.
- Before becoming president of the I.N.C, Netaji founded the newspaper “Swaraj” and later served as editor of Chittaranjan Das’s “Forward”
- Subhash wed Emily Shankel, a typist he met on a medical trip to Austria, and the couple had a daughter named Anita Bose.
PARAKRAM DIWAS 2023 DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | January 23 | Monday |
| 2024 | January 23 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 23 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 23 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 23 | Saturday |
