18:12 January 23
LAC to LOC, world witnessing India's 'powerful avatar': PM Modi
"From LAC to LOC, the world is witnessing the powerful avatar of India that was once envisioned by Netaji. India today is giving a befitting reply wherever attempts are made to challenge its sovereignty," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Modi added that Netaji would have been proud to see how India is helping other nations by providing them with COVID vaccines.
18:12 January 23
Howrah-Kalka Mail renamed as Netaji Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the train plying from Howrah, known as Howrah-Kalka Mail is being renamed as Netaji Express.
18:07 January 23
Netaji identified poverty, illiteracy as biggest problem: PM Modi
"Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose used to count poverty, illiteracy, disease, among the biggest problems in the country. These problems can be solved if society comes together," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
18:01 January 23
Netaji formed Rani Jhansi regiment when women were denied basic rights: PM Modi
"When the world was discussing basic rights of women, Netaji formed the Rani Jhansi regiment and connected them to the freedom struggle. He trained them and instilled in them a passion for the country and fighting for it," Prime Minister Modi said.
17:48 January 23
PM unveils commemorative stamp, coin on Netaji
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates a commemorative stamp and coin on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary.
17:36 January 23
Netaji's birth anniversary will be celebrated as 'Parakram Diwas': PM Modi
In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The country has decided that from now we will celebrate Netaji's birth anniversary (January 23) as 'Parakram Diwas'."
Earlier in the day, Mamata had took potshots at the Centre as she questioned why the birth anniversary of Bose be not celebrated as ''Deshnayak Diwas''.
17:10 January 23
Mamata refuses to deliver speech
"There should be some dignity of a government programme. It must not be a political event. I won't say anything else," a visibly upset Mamata Banerjee said as she abruptly ended her speech after being greeted with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants.
16:55 January 23
Children perform in presence of PM Modi, CM Mamata
Children and band performed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata as part of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
16:39 January 23
PM Modi greets people at Victoria Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. He is in the city to take part in the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
16:30 January 23
At Kolkata’s National Library, a unique tribute is being paid to Netaji Subhas Bose on #ParakramDivas, through beautiful art. pic.twitter.com/Mytasoq2n6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">At Kolkata’s National Library, a unique tribute is being paid to Netaji Subhas Bose on #ParakramDivas, through beautiful art. pic.twitter.com/Mytasoq2n6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2021
At Kolkata’s National Library, a unique tribute is being paid to Netaji Subhas Bose on #ParakramDivas, through beautiful art. pic.twitter.com/Mytasoq2n6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2021
PM's tweet about art at National Library
16:26 January 23
PM, Mamata, Guv at Victoria Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar were also present.
15:55 January 23
PM Modi at National Library
After his visit to the Netaji Bhawan, Prime Minister Modi reached the National Library in Kolkata. At the library, the Prime Minister interacted with artists and delegates.
15:41 January 23
PM Modi at Netaji Bhawan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Neta Ji Bhawan in Kolkata on the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary.
15:24 January 23
PM Modi lands in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Kolkata today afternoon. He will address 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations today to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
14:33 January 23
Mamata pitches for four national capitals
Addressing the crowd at the event, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "I believe that India must have four rotating capitals. The English ruled the entire country from Kolkata. Why should there be only one capital city in our country?"
14:27 January 23
We observed Deshnaayak Divas, what is 'Parakram'?: Mamata's jibe at Centre
Taking a potshot against the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "We have observed 'Deshnaayak Divas' today. Rabindranath Tagore called Netaji 'Deshnaayak'. What is this 'Parakram'?"
"We will build an Azad Hind Monument. We will show how it will be done. They have spent thousands of crores in building statues and a new parliament complex," she added.
14:16 January 23
Netaji stood against British 'divide and rule': Mamata
"When Netaji constituted the Indian National Army, he took everyone including people from Gujarat, Bengal, Tamil Nadu. He stood against the divide and rule policy of the British," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
"I would like to voice my dissent against the Central government's decision to never observe his (Netaji Subhash Chandra) birth anniversary, before today," she added.
13:33 January 23
Mamata leads march
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is currently leading a march from Shyam Bazaar to Red Road in Kolkata, on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
13:32 January 23
Mamata blows conch to kick-start march
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee blew a conch shell at the beginning of the march from Shyam Bazaar to Red Road in Kolkata, to mark the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
13:29 January 23
Netaji had foresight: Mamata
Ahead of her march to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "Netaji had foresight to conceptualise a planning commission and the Indian National Army before Independence. They claim idolising him but scrap the planning commission. We are celebrating it as a grand occasion because of his 125th birth anniversary."
13:12 January 23
PM in Kolkata for Netaji's 125th birth anniversary, Mamata to hold march
Kolkata (West Bengal): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday address 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The Prime Minister will preside over the inaugural function of the 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. A cultural programme "Amra Nuton Jouboneri Doot", based on the theme of Netaji, is also scheduled to be held on the day.
He will visit Netaji Bhavan at around 3:30 PM (tentative). At 3:45 PM, he will interact with artists at the National Library. At 4:30 PM, he will take part in the Parakram Divas program at Victoria Memorial, where he will inaugurate a permanent gallery on Netaji.
At around 8 PM, the Prime Minister will fly back to Delhi.
In view of the PM's visit, heavy security has been deployed across the city. According to reports, around 2,000 police personnel will be deployed across Kolkata to monitor security mechanisms.
Sand bunker and quick response teams will also be arranged at the venue where Modi will visit. Drone cameras will also be used to keep an eye on the movements in and around the particular area.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee will also take out a rally (6 kilometres) from Shyambazar five-point crossing to Red Road on Saturday to celebrate Netaji's birth anniversary.
Pertinently, the Chief Minister has also been invited to the Victoria Memorial program.
The TMC on its part will celebrate Netaji's birthday as Desnayak Diwas. Mamata has also demanded January 23 to be celebrated as a national holiday.
(With inputs from IANS)
18:12 January 23
LAC to LOC, world witnessing India's 'powerful avatar': PM Modi
"From LAC to LOC, the world is witnessing the powerful avatar of India that was once envisioned by Netaji. India today is giving a befitting reply wherever attempts are made to challenge its sovereignty," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Modi added that Netaji would have been proud to see how India is helping other nations by providing them with COVID vaccines.
18:12 January 23
Howrah-Kalka Mail renamed as Netaji Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the train plying from Howrah, known as Howrah-Kalka Mail is being renamed as Netaji Express.
18:07 January 23
Netaji identified poverty, illiteracy as biggest problem: PM Modi
"Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose used to count poverty, illiteracy, disease, among the biggest problems in the country. These problems can be solved if society comes together," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
18:01 January 23
Netaji formed Rani Jhansi regiment when women were denied basic rights: PM Modi
"When the world was discussing basic rights of women, Netaji formed the Rani Jhansi regiment and connected them to the freedom struggle. He trained them and instilled in them a passion for the country and fighting for it," Prime Minister Modi said.
17:48 January 23
PM unveils commemorative stamp, coin on Netaji
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates a commemorative stamp and coin on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary.
17:36 January 23
Netaji's birth anniversary will be celebrated as 'Parakram Diwas': PM Modi
In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The country has decided that from now we will celebrate Netaji's birth anniversary (January 23) as 'Parakram Diwas'."
Earlier in the day, Mamata had took potshots at the Centre as she questioned why the birth anniversary of Bose be not celebrated as ''Deshnayak Diwas''.
17:10 January 23
Mamata refuses to deliver speech
"There should be some dignity of a government programme. It must not be a political event. I won't say anything else," a visibly upset Mamata Banerjee said as she abruptly ended her speech after being greeted with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants.
16:55 January 23
Children perform in presence of PM Modi, CM Mamata
Children and band performed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata as part of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
16:39 January 23
PM Modi greets people at Victoria Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. He is in the city to take part in the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
16:30 January 23
At Kolkata’s National Library, a unique tribute is being paid to Netaji Subhas Bose on #ParakramDivas, through beautiful art. pic.twitter.com/Mytasoq2n6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">At Kolkata’s National Library, a unique tribute is being paid to Netaji Subhas Bose on #ParakramDivas, through beautiful art. pic.twitter.com/Mytasoq2n6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2021
At Kolkata’s National Library, a unique tribute is being paid to Netaji Subhas Bose on #ParakramDivas, through beautiful art. pic.twitter.com/Mytasoq2n6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2021
PM's tweet about art at National Library
16:26 January 23
PM, Mamata, Guv at Victoria Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar were also present.
15:55 January 23
PM Modi at National Library
After his visit to the Netaji Bhawan, Prime Minister Modi reached the National Library in Kolkata. At the library, the Prime Minister interacted with artists and delegates.
15:41 January 23
PM Modi at Netaji Bhawan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Neta Ji Bhawan in Kolkata on the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary.
15:24 January 23
PM Modi lands in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Kolkata today afternoon. He will address 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations today to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
14:33 January 23
Mamata pitches for four national capitals
Addressing the crowd at the event, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "I believe that India must have four rotating capitals. The English ruled the entire country from Kolkata. Why should there be only one capital city in our country?"
14:27 January 23
We observed Deshnaayak Divas, what is 'Parakram'?: Mamata's jibe at Centre
Taking a potshot against the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "We have observed 'Deshnaayak Divas' today. Rabindranath Tagore called Netaji 'Deshnaayak'. What is this 'Parakram'?"
"We will build an Azad Hind Monument. We will show how it will be done. They have spent thousands of crores in building statues and a new parliament complex," she added.
14:16 January 23
Netaji stood against British 'divide and rule': Mamata
"When Netaji constituted the Indian National Army, he took everyone including people from Gujarat, Bengal, Tamil Nadu. He stood against the divide and rule policy of the British," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.
"I would like to voice my dissent against the Central government's decision to never observe his (Netaji Subhash Chandra) birth anniversary, before today," she added.
13:33 January 23
Mamata leads march
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is currently leading a march from Shyam Bazaar to Red Road in Kolkata, on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
13:32 January 23
Mamata blows conch to kick-start march
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee blew a conch shell at the beginning of the march from Shyam Bazaar to Red Road in Kolkata, to mark the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
13:29 January 23
Netaji had foresight: Mamata
Ahead of her march to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "Netaji had foresight to conceptualise a planning commission and the Indian National Army before Independence. They claim idolising him but scrap the planning commission. We are celebrating it as a grand occasion because of his 125th birth anniversary."
13:12 January 23
PM in Kolkata for Netaji's 125th birth anniversary, Mamata to hold march
Kolkata (West Bengal): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday address 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The Prime Minister will preside over the inaugural function of the 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. A cultural programme "Amra Nuton Jouboneri Doot", based on the theme of Netaji, is also scheduled to be held on the day.
He will visit Netaji Bhavan at around 3:30 PM (tentative). At 3:45 PM, he will interact with artists at the National Library. At 4:30 PM, he will take part in the Parakram Divas program at Victoria Memorial, where he will inaugurate a permanent gallery on Netaji.
At around 8 PM, the Prime Minister will fly back to Delhi.
In view of the PM's visit, heavy security has been deployed across the city. According to reports, around 2,000 police personnel will be deployed across Kolkata to monitor security mechanisms.
Sand bunker and quick response teams will also be arranged at the venue where Modi will visit. Drone cameras will also be used to keep an eye on the movements in and around the particular area.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee will also take out a rally (6 kilometres) from Shyambazar five-point crossing to Red Road on Saturday to celebrate Netaji's birth anniversary.
Pertinently, the Chief Minister has also been invited to the Victoria Memorial program.
The TMC on its part will celebrate Netaji's birthday as Desnayak Diwas. Mamata has also demanded January 23 to be celebrated as a national holiday.
(With inputs from IANS)
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