Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary, and said every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation.
President Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted to mark the occasion and wrote that India gratefully pays homage to Netaji on his 125th birth anniversary. He added that the daring steps that Bose took to fulfil his fierce commitment to the idea of a free India makes him a national icon.
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Calling him the epitome of patriotism, courage, leadership, unity and brotherhood, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted that Netaji's rise is unmatched in the annals of Indian history and that he will continue to be an inspiration for generations.
The chief minister also requested the union govt declare Netaji's birthday as a national holiday to allow the entire nation to pay homage to him.