In 18th AUGUST — The Day I Choose To Remember NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE
What I Learned Today and Why I’m Posting This
Today, 18 August , I became curious to learn about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose because it is remembered as his death anniversary. I started going through my online resources to understand more about his life, education, political journey and contribution.
I am very proud to learn about one of our freedom fighters and to know more about his journey. Today, I wanted to share what I learned with my followers — not as a technical post, but simply as a way of remembering and respecting a great personality from our history.
Early Life and Education
Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, British India. His parents were Janakinath Bose and Prabhavati Bose.
He received his early education in Cuttack. Later, he went to England in 1919 for the ICS examination. According to my point, he secured the 4th rank, but he did not join the service.
His Political Journey
One of the important people who influenced Subhas Chandra Bose was C. R. Das.
My notes mention that C. R. Das became the Mayor of Calcutta, and Subhas Chandra Bose also became associated with important responsibilities in Calcutta.
He supported the freedom movement and participated in nationalist activities. Because of his activities, he faced imprisonment and challenges.
My notes also mention his role in the Indian National Congress, including his position as Congress President in 1938 and 1939.
Forward Bloc and His Later Journey
Because of differences with Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose later left the Congress.
My notes mention that he started the Forward Bloc in 1939.
I also learned about his journey outside India and his connection with the Indian National Army (INA). My notes mention his activities in Germany, Azad Hind Radio, and the reorganization of the Indian National Army.
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The slogans mentioned in my notes include:
“Jai Hind”
and
“Give me blood, I will give freedom.”
His Death
My notes mention that Subhas Chandra Bose died in a plane crash on 18 August 1945.
I also learned that committees were formed to investigate his death, including the Shah Nawaz Committee (1956) and the Khosla Commission (1970).
What I Learned Today
I started learning about Netaji because I was curious about why 18 August is remembered in connection with him.
While reading my notes, I learned about his early life, education, ICS journey, political career, connection with C. R. Das, Congress presidency, Forward Bloc, Germany, Azad Hind Radio and Indian National Army.
For me, this was not just about memorizing historical points. It was about becoming curious about a person from history and taking time to understand his journey.
I feel very proud to know more about our freedom fighter, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Today, I would like to pay my respects and pray in remembrance of Netaji. 🙏🇮🇳
I also request all my followers to take a few moments to remember our freedom fighters, learn about their lives and appreciate the struggles connected with India’s freedom.
Sometimes, learning history is not just about studying the past.
It is about remembering the people who became a part of our nation’s story.
Today, I learned about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose — his life, his political journey and the different stages of his contribution to the freedom movement.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
