Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhash Chandra Bose was born in Cuttack, Odisha, and was from a well-educated family. It was January 23, 1897, when Subhash Chandra Bose was born. We Indians know him by one more name, which is very popular, i.e., Netaji. His father's name was Janakinath Bose, and he was a professional lawyer, whereas his mother's name was Prabhavati Devi. His mother was a very religious woman, and this part played a very significant role in the upbringing of Netaji.

He was a bright student since his childhood and completed his graduation from Calcutta University. The teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi influenced him a lot. In 1921, Netaji joined Indian National Congress, too, as he was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi then. After some time, he became a very important and effective leader of the Indian National Congress.

Bose believed that India should fight for its independence even if it had to choose force and violence against the British. But, thoughts of Gandhi were exactly the opposite of it; he was not a supporter of violence and believed that independence could be achieved without violence. This non-violent approach of Gandhi to get freedom was criticized by Bose.

Bose chose his path, formed the All India Forward Bloc in 1939, and started his attempts to make Indian National Army (INA) so that he could fight against the Britishers and throw them out of India. During World War II, he allied with the Japanese and led the INA in battles against the British in Burma and Northeast India.

Despite his efforts for the Indian independence movement, Bose's life was cut short. On August 18, 1945, Bose died in a plane crash in Taipei, Taiwan. However, many conspiracy theories surrounding his death persist.

Bose was a passionate and charismatic leader who inspired many Indians to fight for their freedom. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest patriots and freedom fighters in Indian history.