Discover the significant historical events that occurred on October 21, from Oscar Pistorius' sentencing to the definition of the metre and the opening of the Guggenheim Museum.
Subhas Chandra Bose birth anniversary: India is remembering one of its greatest freedom fighters today.
"We again appeal to the Central Government that Netaji's birthday be declared a National Holiday to allow the entire Nation to pay homage to the National Leader and celebrate #DeshNayakDibas in most befitting manner," Banerjee tweeted.
Here are some photos showing the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India's most celebrated freedom fighters.
Subhas Chandra Bose remains one of the greatest independence era icons to emerge from West Bengal. Owning his legacy is key for the BJP in a poll-bound state where it has traditionally not been a strong force
The Centre has announced that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary will be marked as 'Parakram Diwas' every year, to honour and remember his indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation.
The leader's broadcast to the nation, Rash Behari Bose handing over the baton of the Indian National Congress presidentship to him, his visit to the infamous Cellular Jail in Andamans and sharing private moments with his family figure in the collection of 56-year-old Mohammad Mustaque at Badahaat area.
Paying tributes to Bose on his 123rd birth anniversary, the prime minister said that he stood up for the progress and well-being of his fellow Indians.
Subhas Chandra Bose remains one of the greatest independence era icons to emerge from West Bengal. Owning his legacy is key for the BJP in a state where it has traditionally not been a strong force
Priyanka Gandhi’s entry as a general secretary will strengthen the accusation by other parties that the Congress is overly reliant and run by a single family. Expect the BJP to use this as ammunition during the election campaign.
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In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said, "Government is examining all the files in its custody for the purpose of declassifying the same."