History & Civics
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose played a great part in the National Movement. In this context, explain the following :
(a) Political aims of Netaji.
(b) Part played by him in liberating India from the British yoke.
Forward Bloc & INA
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(a) The political aims of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are given below:
- He believed in adopting bold and revolutionary methods, focused on achieving complete and immediate independence for India through armed struggle.
- Netaji wanted to establish a socialist society after achieving the independence.
- He strongly emphasised national unity, urging Indians to rise above caste, religion, and regional differences. INA was a symbol of seculariem and patriotism, with Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and others fighting side by side.
- He formed the Provisional Government of free India, which was recognised by several countries.
(b) Netaji played a signficant role in liberating India from the British yoke.
- S.C. Bose laid the foundation of a radical and progressive party within the Congress in 1939, with a view to bringing the entire left wing under one banner. This party was known as the Forward Bloc.
- In Singapore, he organised the Azad Hind Fauj (the Indian National Army or INA) for the freedom of his country.
- He set up Recruitment and Training Departments as well. Training Camps were opened for men and women.
- He also founded the Provisional Government of Free India at Singapore in October 1943.
- He captured the cities of Ukhral and Kohima.
- He gave the call to his soldiers, "Give me blood and I shall give you freedom." His battle-cry was, "Dilli Chalo."
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(a) What causes led to the split in the Congress in 1939?
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