New Delhi, January 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday paid rich tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the 122nd birth anniversary of the founder of Indian National Army (INA). The Prime Minister tweeted a message with a video and wrote that, "I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti." Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2019: Some Interesting Facts About Netaji on His 122nd Birth Anniversary.

The Prime Minister said in his tweet that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose "was a stalwart who committed himself towards ensuring India is free and leads a life of dignity. We are committed to fulfilling his ideals and creating a strong India." PM Narendra Modi Renames Ross, Neil, and Havelock Islands as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep Respectively During Visit to Andamans.

Read the Prime Minister's Tweet and Watch His Tribute Below:

The Prime Minister in another tweet also said that "In a short while from now, I will be inaugurating Museums on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi." PM Narendra Modi Asks Crowd at Port Blair Rally to Switch On Mobiles' Flashlights as Tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose; Watch Video.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30, 2018 had renamed Ross Island as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island while two other islands of Andaman and Nicobar-Neil Island will now be known as Shaheed Dweep and Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep. The announcement to rename these islands coincided with the 75th year of the freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose hoisting the national flag at Port Blair.

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