'It is very unfortunate...', 'Didi' raises the topic of the unresolved mystery on Netaji's birth anniversary, makes this demand from the Centre

Subhash Chandra Bose: Today is the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. On this occasion, tributes are being paid to him across the nation. On this occasion, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the central government immediately declassify all files related to the great Indian patriot held in the Central Archives. She claimed that it is very unfortunate that the mystery of Netaji’s disappearance remains unsolved to this day.

The Chief Minister reminded everyone that her government in West Bengal had declassified all files related to Netaji held in the State Archives a long time ago. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reminded people of Netaji’s spirit and his message of communal harmony in the country. The Chief Minister said in her social media post that unfortunately, the mystery of Netaji’s disappearance remains unsolved. We do not know what happened to him after 1945. This is a matter of great sorrow for everyone, but we had made all government files public long ago. I will once again appeal to the Government of India to declassify all information related to Netaji.

Netaji’s birth anniversary this Friday coincides with Saraswati Puja, a very popular festival in West Bengal, especially among students and the youth. Goddess Saraswati is the deity of knowledge and music. In her social media post, the Chief Minister also claimed that the true tribute to Netaji would be to follow his teachings of communal unity and global brotherhood. The Chief Minister said, “Netaji knew that this country does not belong only to Hindus or only to Muslims. For him, this country was for all men, women, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Punjabis, Tamils, Gujaratis, and Bengalis.

His Azad Hind Fauj was a symbol of secularism and brotherhood, where Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, rich and poor, men and women, and people of all races, religions, castes, and communities fought together for the country. If we truly wish to respect Netaji, it is the duty of all of us to uphold his ideals of unity, brotherhood, and harmony regardless of caste, religion, and gender. We are all Indians, and that is our identity.

Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhash Chandra Bose was a prominent Indian nationalist leader who advocated for India’s independence from British rule through militant means during World War II. He is famously remembered for forming the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) with Japanese support to fight against the British. While not a physical site, numerous memorials, museums, and institutions across India, such as the Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata, honor his legacy.

Netaji

“Netaji” is a title most famously associated with Subhas Chandra Bose, a key Indian nationalist leader in the independence movement against British rule. While not a physical site, the term is deeply connected to places like the Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata, which was his family home and now serves as a museum and research center dedicated to his life and legacy.

Central Archives

The Central Archives typically refer to a nation’s primary repository for historical government and administrative records. For example, France’s **Archives Nationales** was founded during the French Revolution in 1790 to preserve the documents of the new state and the abolished Ancien Régime. Such institutions serve to protect a country’s documentary heritage and provide public access to its historical memory.

West Bengal State Archives

The West Bengal State Archives, located in Kolkata, is the principal repository for the region’s historical records, established in 1951. It houses invaluable documents from the British colonial period, including early East India Company records, and serves as a vital resource for researchers studying the history of Bengal and India.

Saraswati Puja

Saraswati Puja is a significant Hindu festival primarily celebrated in India and Nepal, dedicated to worshipping Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. It is traditionally observed on Vasant Panchami, marking the arrival of spring, with students and artists placing their books and instruments before the goddess’s idol to seek her blessings. While its origins are rooted in ancient Hindu scriptures, the modern form of the puja, especially in educational institutions, gained prominence during the Bengali Renaissance in the 19th century.

Azad Hind Fauj

The Azad Hind Fauj, or Indian National Army (INA), was a military force formed in 1942 by Indian nationalists and prisoners of war in Southeast Asia during World War II. Led by Subhas Chandra Bose, its goal was to secure India’s independence from British rule by allying with Japan and fighting against Allied forces. Although it was ultimately defeated militarily, the INA’s existence and the subsequent Red Fort trials of its officers galvanized the Indian independence movement.

Goddess Saraswati

Goddess Saraswati is a principal Hindu deity of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom, and learning, often depicted with a veena (a string instrument) and a book. Her worship dates back to the Vedic period, where she is first mentioned in the Rigveda as a sacred river and a personification of speech and wisdom. Today, she is revered by students and artists, especially during the festival of Vasant Panchami, when her blessings are sought for academic and creative pursuits.

Government of India

The Government of India refers to the national governing authority of the Republic of India, established by its Constitution which came into effect on January 26, 1950. It is a federal parliamentary democratic republic, with its structure and seat of power centered in New Delhi, succeeding the British colonial administration upon India’s independence in 1947.