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Subhas Chandra Bose
सुभाष चंद्र बोस
Netaji — 'Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!'
Years
1897 – 1945
Known as
Netaji — leader of the Indian National Army
Birthplace
Cuttack, Odisha
Field
Freedom Fighters
“Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!”
— Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
The Story
Born into a prominent Bengali family in Cuttack, Bose was a brilliant student who passed the Indian Civil Service exam — then resigned, refusing to serve an empire he was determined to end. He rose to lead the Congress and became famous for his fierce nationalism, clashing with the moderate leadership of his time.
In 1941, under house arrest by the British, Bose staged one of history's great escapes: disguised as a Pathan, he slipped out of his home in Calcutta, travelled overland to Afghanistan, and reached Germany — where he broadcast 'Free Bhārat Radio' to the world. From there he went to Southeast Asia by submarine.
In Singapore, he took command of the Indian National Army, raised largely from prisoners of war of Bhārat, and declared a Provisional Government of Free Bhārat. 'Delhi Chalo!' — 'On to Delhi!' — he urged his soldiers as they marched with Japan toward Bhārat's borders. His rallying cry, 'Jai Hind', became the national salute of free Bhārat.
Core Ideas
The INA
An army of soldiers raised to fight for Bhārat's freedom with arms.
The Great Escape
A daring escape from house arrest to Germany, then to Asia by submarine.
Delhi Chalo
The march of the Indian National Army toward the gates of Bhārat.
Jai Hind
His battle cry became Bhārat's most famous salute.
Give Me Blood
His electrifying call for sacrifice that stirred a generation.
Why it matters today
Netaji's courage shook the British empire and inspired the navy mutiny of 1946, which helped end British rule. The mystery of his death remains one of Bhārat's great questions, and his statue — in the central plaza of Delhi — keeps his flame alive forever.