Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's statue unveiled in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, January 23

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at a park named after him in Chandigarh today to mark the nationwide ’Parakram Diwas’ celebrations on his 125th birth anniversary.

The Chief Minister said the occasion has given us a golden opportunity to remember the freedom era of our country and the pivotal contributions made by Netaji and many others who had made supreme sacrifices for the country’s freedom.

Despite heavy rain, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta, Development and Panchayats Minister Devender Singh Babli, Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa and Speaker of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Vijay Kumar Sinha were also present.

The Chief Minister said Netaji was an unparalleled leader, who by leading the Azad Hind Fauj, had proudly kept the torch of freedom burning not only on Indian soil but also across the globe.

Earlier, Gian Chand Gupta said that these days we are celebrating ‘Azadi ka Mahotsav’ and today, we are also paying tribute to Netaji. On December 1, 2021, this park was opened and that day, it was also decided that a statue of Netaji will be installed in this park,” he said.

“Today, it is a proud moment for me as my grandfather Captain Umrao Singh had fought the battle of freedom with Netaji,” said Babli.

Events in Rewari

Rewari: Different programmes were organised at Ward-10, Ward-19 and Bikaner village on Sunday to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Vandna Popli, co- spokesperson of the state BJP, was the chief guest on the occasion, who remembered the contribution of Netaji in the freedom struggle.