10 Interesting And Amazing Facts About Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhas Chandra Bose was a true legend in every essence and one of the most dedicated fighters who ever fought for incredible India. His famous slogan, Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe aazdi dunga, brought patriotism in Indians during the fight for independence.
These facts about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will enlighten us about some of the important facets related to one of the fearless freedom fighters of India.
1. At the age of 16, he became fascinated by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna after reading their works. Vivekananda’s emphasis on social services and reform inspired Bose and influenced his socialist political ideology.
2. He was exceptionally and academically brilliant and secured top ranks throughout his study in school and university. He secured top ranks throughout his study in school and university. Subhas Chandra Bose did his graduation in Philosophy in first class in 1918.
3. On April 24, 1924, Netaji was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation of Calcutta by C. R. Das in his capacity as the first Mayor of Calcutta. At that time, Subhas Bose was just 27 years old.
4. Jai Hind”, one of India’s most popular slogans, was coined by Bose and was also the one to select Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ as his preferred national anthem.
5. Bose became Congress President in 1938 and 1939. He was expelled from Congress leadership positions in 1939, following differences with Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the Congress high command, after openly attacking the Congress’ foreign and internal policies.
6. Netaji Subhash Bose was imprisoned eleven times between 1921 and 1940. His radical activities against British rule often led him to imprisonment but never deterred him.
7. Vienna was Subhas Bose’s favorite city. He spent much time in Vienna in the 1930s and underwent significant surgery there in 1935. His most important activity in Vienna was the writing of his book, The Indian Struggle. And it was in Vienna that he met his life partner, Emilie Schenkl, in 1934.
8. Although Subhas Chandra Bose was opposed to Gandhi Ji’s philosophies, he still used to call him the ‘Patriot of Patriots’. This honor was commendable as Bose was fully devoted to India’s Independence.
There was no sacrifice that he did not make for his nation.
9. As commander-in-chief of the Indian National Army, Netaji Bose had a pet monkey in Southeast Asia during World War II. The monkey would sit on his shoulder and perform various tricks.
10. Subhas Chandra’s death has been one of the biggest Indian mysteries. He is said to have died from a third-degree burn after his overloaded Japanese plane crashed around Taiwan. Although his supporters refuted the news immediately after, the conspiracy theories have lived since.
