'Attempts were made to erase contributions of many,' says PM Modi as he unveils hologram statue of Netaji

Netaji used to say "Never lose faith in the dream of independent India, there is no power in the world that can shake India." Today we have a goal to fulfill the dreams of an independent India. We've a target to build a new India before 100th year of independence, 2047, PM Modi said.

"We have laid emphasis on reform as well as an emphasis on Relief, Rescue and Rehabilitation. We modernized NDRF, expanded it across the country. Space technology and other best possible practices have been adopted for planning and management," he added.

Earlier disaster management was handled by the agricultural dept. Our govt strengthened NDRF. International agencies hailed our initiatives in the disaster management sector, PM Modi said after unveiling a hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose refused to bow before the British. Soon the hologram statue will be replaced by a grand granite statue. Netaji's statue will inspire democratic values and future generations, said PM Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi confers the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars, for the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

This is not just a granite statue but a befitting tribute to the legendary Netaji, who gave everything for India’s freedom, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Sunday evening on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary. The statue is approximately 28 feet in length and 7.5 feet in width. The statue is powered by a 4k projector capable of delivering a brightness level of 30,000 lumens. The statue itself is powered by 2x30k lumens to help support the massive scale of the project. The statue is designed and developed by Tagbin.

PM Narendra Modi to unveil the hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate shortly. He will also confer the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars, for the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 in the investiture ceremony. Seven awards will be presented during the ceremony. Centre has instituted the annual Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to recognize & honour the invaluable contribution & selfless service rendered by individuals & organizations in the field of disaster management, PMO said.

I am glad to see the immense enthusiasm towards the unveiling of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s hologram statue at India Gate this evening at 6 PM. At the same programme, the ‘Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars’ would also be conferred, tweets PM Modi.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday unveiled the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at a park named after him here to mark as 'Parakram Diwas' (day of valour) on his 125th birth anniversary.

The Chief Minister said, "Today's occasion gives us a golden opportunity to remember the freedom era of our country and the pivotal contributions made by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and many others who had made supreme sacrifices for country's freedom."

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said the statue of towering freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be shifted in front of the Vidhana Soudha. "The statue of Netaji, which presently is located behind the Vidhana Soudha near the western gate should be shifted to a suitable spot befitting the honour he deserved.... Netaji's next birth anniversary would be celebrated in front of Vidhana Soudha," Bommai told reporters after paying floral tributes to the late leader.

He believed that Bose's statue should be located at a place where it is seen standing and leading everyone.

We are bringing Planning Commission in Bengal, even if it has been abolished by Delhi (Centre), said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at an event commemorating Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary, in Kolkata

Paying tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his 125th birthday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the central government to declare his birth anniversary, January 23, as National Holiday.

While his death is still shrouded in mystery and stories around his disappearance now part of popular folklore, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's family and those closely researching his life and work say the way to truly honour him is by following his ideology of inclusivity and secularism and to once and for all unveil the suspense surrounding his demise.

The Union government on Friday had announced that a grand statue of Bose, the founder ‘Azad Hind Fauj’, will be installed at India Gate in the national capital as a symbol of India's "indebtedness" to him.

Till the statue, made of granite, is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced, adding that he will unveil the hologram statue on January 23, the birth anniversary of Bose.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid floral tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary in Lucknow.

Addressing on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, "Netaji could have taken care of his family by staying in India or Britain and have earned money but he never accepted that life, he never accepted the British rule and he left his civil service job because for him nothing was more important than the independence of India," said CM Yogi.

He further said that the slogan given by Netaji became the mantra of the country's independence.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday hailed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as the symbol of patriotism on his 125th birth anniversary

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday paid tributes to Subhash Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary, saying he personified selfless devotion to the cause of the motherland.

He also lauded the central government's decision to install a grand statue of Bose at India Gate.

India on Sunday paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary for his unparalleled contributions and indomitable spirit.

On Netaji's birth anniversary, celebrated as Parakram Divas across India, the High Commission of India in Colombo said that Netaji is remembered with respect and fondness in Sri Lanka.

"As #India pays tributes to #NetajiSubhashChandraBose for his unparalleled contributions and indomitable spirit on #ParakramDivas, he is remembered with respect and fondness in Sri Lanka. Enjoy these power-packed tributes!!," India in Sri Lanka tweeted today.

Till today we don't know about Netaji's whereabouts. They (Centre) had said that when they come to power, they will work on it but nothing happened. In fact, we (state) have released & declassified all files on Netaji Bose: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at an event in Kolkata

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray along with his son and Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray paid tribute to Bal Thackeray and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

West Bengal: Scuffle broke out between TMC and BJP supporters during an event on the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) and Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority’s Vice Chairman Vinod Sharma have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for 2022 for their excellent work in disaster management.

A Union Home Ministry statement said while the GIDM has been selected in the Institutional category, Sharma was named in the individual category.

The central government has instituted the annual award -- Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar -- to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organisations in India in the field of disaster management.

The award is announced every year on January 23, the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. It carries a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate in the case of an institution and Rs 5 lakh and a certificate in the case of an individual.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Delhi

Union Minister Anurag Thakur, newly-inducted leader Aparna Yadav and other BJP leaders pay tribute to Netaji

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai offers tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary

AmbHarish Parvathaneni hosted Dr Anita Bose Pfaff for dinner at India House on the eve of the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Parakram Diwas. Dr Anita Bose Pfaff, an Overseas Citizen of India signed off the guest book 'JaiHind': Embassy of India in Germany

Tamil Nadu Health Minister MA Subramanian pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, says, "His entire life was dedicated to the cause of India’s independence."

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 

Samajwadi Party pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 

India will forever remain indebted for Netaji's contribution in India's Freedom movement, Kiren Rijiju said today as he remembered Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Hardeep Singh Puri shared pictures from September 2021, when he paid tribute at Netaji’s ancestral home in Kolkata

Leader of the opposition in the Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee "appeals to the Central Government that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birthday be declared a National Holiday to allow the entire Nation to pay homage to the National Leader and celebrate #DeshNayakDibas in the most befitting manner." 

Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and said his magnetic energy that drew the young for nation building is legendary.

President Ram Nath Kovind today paid tribue to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and said his daring steps make him a national icon

Congress pays tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary and said every Indian is proud of his monumental contribution to our nation.

During the programme, PM Modi will confer the 'Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars', for the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 in the investiture ceremony. A total of seven awards will be presented during the ceremony. The award recognises the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organisations in India in the field of disaster management, the PMO said, noting that it is announced every year on January 23.

The award carries a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual.

In this spirit, Republic Day celebrations will begin a day early, from 23rd January (today). 

Asserting that the installation of the statue will be a case of India "reclaiming" its history, official sources said the dimension of the hologram statue will be 28 feet long and six feet wide. The granite statue will be installed under a canopy, which used to have a statue of King George V that was removed in 1968, they added.

The hologram statue will be powered by a 30,000 lumens 4K projector and an invisible, high gain, 90 per cent transparent holographic screen has been erected in such a way so that it is not visible to visitors, the PMO statement said.

The 3D image of Bose will be projected on it to create the effect of a hologram.