125th birth anniversary: 'Nation indebted to Netaji's sacrifice'

Jalandhar, January 23

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To commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the National Martyrs’ Memorial Committee organised a function at Virsa Vihar here today. Lt Gen (Retd) J S Dhillon was the chief guest on the occasion. The function was presided over by IG (retd) Kartar Singh, while Dr Satish Kapoor, a renowned historian was the keynote presenter for the day.

A souvenir on the Indian National Army’s history penned by Late Col GS Dhillon on the Golden Jubilee of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind Fauj in 1994 was also released.

Welcoming the guests on the occasion, Dr Anoop K Vatts, president of the committee, said the nation was proud and indebted to the supreme sacrifices made by freedom fighters like Subhas Chandra Bose, which led to the freedom of the country.

Dr Satish said he devoted his life to the country so that his fellow brothers and sisters could breathe the air of freedom, liberty and dignity.

Lt Gen (retd) JS Dhillon said Netaji made several contributions to India’s freedom struggle. He said his sacrifice will continue to inspire generations to come. Meanwhile, Padma Shri wrestler Kartar Singh also urged the youth of the nation to draw inspiration from the life and struggles of the freedom fighter. —