Commemoration of 75th year of establishment of Azad Hind Government on Oct 21

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New Delhi : Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi would be hoisting the National flag and unveiling the plaque to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of Azad Hind Government on October 21, 2018, at the Red Fort, Delhi.

The commemoration of this significant historical event would also see the presence of Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of  State for Culture (I/c), Chandra Kumar Bose, nephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Lalti Ram, INA veteran, and Brig. R S Chikkara.

The Azad Hind Government, founded on October 21, 1943, was inspired by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who was the leader of Azad Hind Government and also the Head of State of this Provisional Indian Government-in-exile. It was a part of the freedom movement originating in 1940s outside India with a purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British rule.

The existence of the Azad Hind Government gave a greater legitimacy to the independence struggle against the British. The role of Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army (INA) had been crucial in bequeathing a much needed impetus to India’s struggle for Independence, according to a PIB release.