Netaji's Milestones: An Interactive Timeline
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Born in Cuttack, Odisha, Subhas Chandra Bose showed early signs of intellectual brilliance and a strong sense of nationalism. He pursued higher education in Calcutta and later in England.
Bose successfully cleared the prestigious Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination but resigned from the service, rejecting a career under British rule to dedicate himself entirely to India's freedom struggle.
He was elected President of the Indian National Congress twice, first at Haripura (1938) and then at Tripuri (1939). His radical views on achieving independence led to ideological clashes within the party.
After resigning from the Congress presidency due to differences with Mahatma Gandhi, Bose founded the Forward Bloc, a left-wing nationalist political party, to consolidate radical elements within the Congress.
Under house arrest by the British, Bose made a daring escape from Calcutta, travelling through Afghanistan and Soviet Union to Germany, seeking international support for India's independence.
In Southeast Asia, he took command of the Indian National Army (INA) and established the Provisional Government of Free India (Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind), aiming to liberate India with military force.
Netaji's famous slogan "Chalo Delhi" (March to Delhi) galvanized the INA. They advanced towards India, though their progress was halted by Allied forces, particularly after the Battles of Imphal and Kohima.
Netaji envisioned a free, united, secular, and socialist India, emphasizing industrialization, social equality, and a strong national defense. His fierce patriotism continues to inspire generations.