Subhas Chandra Bose, known as Netaji, was a powerful leader and captivating speaker who played a significant role in India's fight for independence from British colonial rule. He is remembered for his catchphrases such as "Jai Hind" and "Delhi Chalo," which motivated thousands of Indians to join the Indian National Army (INA). Despite his socialist policies, Bose used aggressive tactics in his quest for independence and is still revered as one of the greatest leaders in Indian history. This article explores Bose's early life, his involvement with the Indian National Congress, and his contribution to the country's independence movement.
In an effort to instill a deep sense of patriotism and national pride among students, Haryana's Directorate of School Education has issued a circular to all district education officers, principals, and headmasters to substitute "good morning" with "Jai Hind" on Independence Day. According to the department's notice, this gesture will inspire students to uphold the spirit of national unity and respect for the country's rich history. The use of "Jai Hind" as a greeting was popularized by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the 1940s and has since been adopted by the armed forces and other disciplined services. The Haryana department hopes that this change will encourage students to stay connected to their cultural heritage and traditional values.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reprimanded Congress MP Deepender Hooda for objecting to Shashi Tharoor chanting 'Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan' during his oath taking as a member of the House. The Speaker asserted that Tharoor was already taking oath on the Constitution and did not need to be interrupted. In response, Hooda was asked to take his seat and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the ruling party for objecting to the opposition's 'Jai Samvidhan' chants in Parliament.
BJP MP Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly took his oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha and concluded it with the words, "Jai Hindu Rashtra, Jai Bharat". This led to objections raised by opposition leaders, who called it against the Constitution. This comes after a similar controversy involving AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who concluded their oaths with chants of "Jai Palestine" and "Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan" respectively.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi became the center of attention during the second day of the 18th Lok Sabha session, as he held up a copy of the Constitution while taking his oath and chanted "Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan." In a post on social media, Gandhi emphasized the importance of protecting the Constitution, stating that it is the duty of every patriotic Indian. The session was not without controversy, however, as AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi sparked a debate by chanting "Jai Palestine" during his oath.
BJP leader Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar drew sharp criticism after proclaiming 'Jai Hindu Rashtra, Jai Bharat' during his oath-taking ceremony in the Lok Sabha. The opposition leaders raised objections, terming it "against the Constitution." Earlier, the second day of the Parliament session also saw pro-Palestine slogans raised by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, which further stirred controversy. Meanwhile, members of the opposition INDIA bloc including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Kanimozhi, took oaths on Tuesday with a copy of the Constitution in their hands, ending it with 'Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan' slogans.