Every year on October 21, the Azad Hind Government celebrates its formation anniversary. During World War II, the Azad Hind Fauj was established to ensure total Indian freedom from British rule.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Every year on October 21, the Azad Hind Government’s foundation anniversary is commemorated.
- Mohan Singh created the Azad Hind Fauj, or India National Army, in 1942.
- On October 21, 1943, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose resurrected it.
The anniversary of the founding of the Azad Hind Government is commemorated every year on October 21. The Azad Hind Administration, India’s first autonomous temporary government, was declared on this day. Azad Hind Fauj, or Indian National Army (INA), was founded by Mohan Singh in 1942 and was resurrected by Subhas Chandra Bose on October 21, 1943.
The Azad Hind Government has received recognition from countries such as Japan, Croatia, Indonesia, Germany, Italy, and Burma, as well as a few more.
During World War II, the Azad Hind Fauj was established to ensure total Indian freedom from British domination.
Who was Subhas Chandra Bose?
Bose was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, which was then part of the Bengal Province’s Orissa division. He completed his high school studies and briefly attended Presidency College. Later, he studied philosophy at Scottish Church College, University of Calcutta, before moving to the United Kingdom for further education.
Bose qualified for the renowned Indian Civil Services Examination since he was a great student (ICS). Bose, however, quickly resigned because he did not want to work for the British government. He was a key figure in India’s battle for independence.
Here are some interesting facts about Subhas Chandra Bose and Azad Hind Fauj:
- Azad Hind Fauj was established in Singapore with monetary, military and political assistance from Imperial Japan.
- The Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1942 by General Mohan Singh using Indian prisoners of war from the British-Indian Army. However, due to disagreements with the Japanese military, it was disbanded.
- The next year, it was resurrected under the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose.
- The INA brigades/regiments were named after Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Azad, and Subhas Chandra Bose. Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, was also the name of an all-women army.
During a speech delivered to the soldiers of the Indian National Army, Bose said, “Tum mujhe khoon do, mai tumhe azaadi dunga (Give me blood and I will give you freedom).”
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