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The 75th anniversary of the formation of Azad Hind Government on 21st October, 2018, at the Red Fort, Delhi. The commemoration of this significant historical event would also see the presence of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture(I/c),Shri Chandra Kumar Bose, nephew of Netaji, Shri Lalti Ram, INA Veteran and Brig. R.S. Chikkara.
The Azad Hind Government, founded on 21st October, 1943 was inspired by Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose who was the leader of Azad Hind Government and also the Head of State of this Provisional Indian Government-in-exile. It was a part of the freedom movement, originating in 1940s outside India with a purpose of allying with Axis powers to free India from British rule. The existence of the Azad Hind Government gave a greater legitimacy to the independence struggle against the British. Pertinently, the role of Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army (INA) had been crucial in bequeathing a much needed impetus to India’s struggle for Independence.
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Red Fort to remain closed for Public for 3 days
Archaeological Survey of India(ASI), organisation under Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has ordered that the Red Fort, Delhi shall remain closed for the general public and visitors in view of VVIP movement in Ramleela and Redfort on 19th, 20th and 21st of October, till the function in over.
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Formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind, mobilisation of the Indian communities for armed struggle was stepped up. Many Indian civilians from Malaya, Thailand and Burma responded enthusiastically. Others contributed money and gold generously to the INA Fund. The gold came mostly from women who readily gave up their jewellery while wealthy Indian families donated large sums of money after attending Bose’s rallies and meetings. Other forms of contributions included clothing, foodstuffs and other supplies that the INA could use.
By April 1944, the Azad Hind Bank was established in Rangoon to manage the overwhelming donations from the Indian communities.
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On 21 October 1943, Bose announced the formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind (Free India), with himself as the Head of State, Prime Minister and Minister of War.
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Cabinet members of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind, 1943:
1st Row (L to R): Lt Col Chatterjee, Lt Col J K Bhonsle, Dr Lakshmi, Chandra Bose, A M Sahay and S A Ayer.
2nd Row (L to R): Lt Col Gulzara Singh, Lt Col Shah Nawaz Khan, Lt Col Aziz Ahmed, Lt Col M Z Kiani, Lt Col N S Bhagat, Lt Col Ehsan Qadir, Lt Col Loganathan.
Members of the Cabinet:
Lt Col A C Chatterjee Minister of Finance
Dr (Capt) Lakshmi Sahgal Minister of Women’s Organisation
Shri A M Sahay Secretary with Ministerial Rank
Shri S A Ayer Minister of Publicity and Propaganda
Lt Col J K Bhonsle Representative of INA
Lt Col Loganathan Representative of INA
Lt Col Ehsan Qadir Representative of INA
Lt Col N S Bhagat Representative of INA
Lt Col M Z Kiani Representative of INA
Lt Col Aziz Ahmed Representative of INA
Lt Col Shah Nawaz Khan Representative of INA
Lt Col Gulzara Singh Representative of INA
Rash Behari Bose Supreme Advisor
Karim Giani Advisor from Burma
Debnath Das Advisor from Thailand
Sardar Ishar Singh Advisor from Thailand
D M Khan Advisor from Hong Kong
A Yellappa Advisor from Singapore
A N Sarkar Advisor from Singapore
On 5 August 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose addressed the INA soldiers at the Padang. He questioned if they felt “Jai Hind” and “Chalo Dhili” as part of them as the slogans were part of himself. The response of the soldiers was overwhelming and electrifying.
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Military inspection of the INA, 1943.
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