Jammu, January 23 (Scoop News) –Indian Nation pays homage to the legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 113th birth anniversary today. A series of functions are being organised through out the country to mark the day. Netaji led the Indian National Army to challenge the British Rule.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the main function was held at Town Hall, organized by Freedom Fighters Association,(FFA) Jammu, to celebrate the 113th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose.
On the occasion, Minister for R&B G.M.Saroori has said that the best homage to Netaji Subhash Chander Bose is to follow his mission and spread his message of peace and tranquility, which he gave to the nation during freedom struggle.
Among others, President, FFA, Vaid Gandhorta, Senior, Vice President of FFA, Tej Ram Dogra,, besides, prominent citizen and heads of various NGOs and educational institutions were present on the occasion. A large number of students of different schools also participated in the function. Oma Dutt and Harnam Singh, the living legends of the Indian National Army were also present on the occasion
The function started with hoisting of tricolor, followed by garlanding on the statue of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose by the Minister and the members of the FFA.
Speaking on the occasion, Saroori said that Netaji sacrificed his life for the freedom of India. He said the formation of Indian National Army by Netaji was the first triumph of INC but for British rulers a big set back, which ultimately compelled them to vacate India. He said Netaji was a man of his words and never compromised on the dignity of the nation. He said Subhashji always opposed the policies of the British rulers and spread the message to fight against foreign yoke. He said Subhash Chanderji never stooped before the arrogance of the British rulers and instead fought against their policies and the treatment they meted out to the Indians.
He said the best homage to the leader was to follow his footsteps and imbibe the lessons he gave to the nation. He appealed youth, students and the participants to follow the footprints of the great leader and take forward the missions he has left. He said Netaji was a strong advocate of secularism and his role for strengthening and maintaining secular character of Indian National Congress would be remembered for long. He said youth have to spread the message of Netaji by projecting the essence of India before the world as a peace loving nation.
Recalling the role of s. Indra Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, Saroori said that both the astute leaders also sacrificed their lives for the cause of unity and integrity of the nation. He said both the leaders took forward the mission of Netaji and never dithered from the policies of the Indian National Congress.
Highlighting the cherished values of Indian nation , Saroori said that Indian leadership has always extended the hand of friendship to neighboring countries but Pakistan did not reciprocate in the same manner. He said the motive behind opening Rawlakote and Muzaferabad roads, to increase people to people contacts, was a gesture to spread the message of peace.
Referring to the increasing terrorism activities across the border, Saroori said a stable Pakistan was in the best interest of India, and Jammu and Kashmir State adding that the at national leadership was making every effort to restore peace in the sub-continent
Regretting that the State of Jammu and Kashmir has lagged far behind in the development due to long spell of turmoil, the Minister said the liberal funding of Centre has helped the State to come out from this morass gradually. He said the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson, s. Sonia Gandhi have taken personal interest in the development of the State, adding that persuasion of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and active support of Ghulam Nabi Azad has resulted in the sanctioning of several mega projects for the State.
Vaid Gandhotra, Tejram Dogra and Sunil Dimple, also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the role of Netaji Subhash Chnader Bose. They said the need of the hour was to follow the mission of the leader.
The Minister also addressed a similar function held at Samba. Speaking on the occasion Saroori said that maintaining communal harmony was the first step towards peace and cautioned the people against the forces who are adamant to divide people on the caste, creed and religion. He said people have already rejected such elements, indicating that there was no space for the anti national elements the State. He said the Government was working for exploring employment avenues for the educated youth, and several initiatives have been taken in this direction. He said the recently announced employment package would yield good results and appealed educated youth to come forward and take its benefits.
MLC, Abdul Gani Vakil, while speaking on the occasion, said that a stable Government was a guarantee for the welfare of the people , adding that every step would be taken to strengthen the hands of the coalition formation. “It was our duty to take forward the development programmes started by the Government”, he added.
Former, MP, Janak Raj Gupta, B. S. Samyal of Seva Dal also spoke on the occasion and shared light on the role and sacrifices of Netaji’s.
Panthers Party Prof. Bhim Singh, Chairman, National Panthers Party and Member, National Integration Council called on the youth of the country to take a lesson from the life and sacrifices of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose so that all of us may build new India of Netaji’s dream where every citizen shall enjoy a dignified living as a citizen of India, where corruption, communalism and criminalization shall cease to exist and India shall lead the world towards global peace, harmony and progress. Prof. Bhim Singh said that this was the dream of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose who has been not only forgotten but ignored by the parties which have been ruling India since independence.
Addressing party workers Prof. Bhim Singh said that Samul Kranti (Ultimate Revolution) that is inevitable and is the only way out to bring Ultimate Revolution through human dignity without resort to violence in the 21
st century. He said that Netaji Subhash Chander Bose has become more relevant today than ever before to lead the country towards peace and progress.
Balwant Singh Mankotia, State President, J&K National Panthers Party called on the youth of the country to join the new revolution to fight out casteism, drug culture, terrorism and hatred so that the future of the new generation remained safe and secured.
The Panthers Party in a resolution paid tributes to Netaji Subhash Chander Bose on the occasion of his birthday. The Panthers Party also demanded to declare 23
rd January, the birthday of Netaji as a Shining India Day and should be celebrated throughout the country to let the new generations follow the part of Netaji.