Bose's biggest contribution was for religious unity, something Nehru failed

Bose's biggest contribution was for religious unity, something Nehru failed

New Delhi

Jawahar Lal Nehru was a man in a hurry at times.

Such was an instance on October 16, 1952 when he hurriedly scribbled

that he was 'satisfied' that the reports of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's death is 'correct'.

He also wrote - "The facts ascertained have been made public and Parliament has been informed...".

(see snap)

The 'death' of Bose has never been convincingly explained. No one is arguing that

Bose was immortal; but the mystery around his death remains an all time enigma of

our time.

The Khosla commission record also shows that the so-called eyewitness Dr Yoshimi had

contradicted himself on the timing of Bose's death.

Having said these, one may now debate here how one of the chief protagonists of India's freedom struggle actually was outsmarted by political machinations of some of his contemporaries. 

It is unfortunate for the country that such a thing happened also because Nehru cultivated friendship and good rapport with Britons like Lord Mountbatten to Sir Stafford Cripps and offered himself at the political stage as a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi.

By 1937 different power games were on. Nehru made a disastrous refusal to induct only two members from the Muslim League in the government of Uttar Pradesh. 

Bose, as President of Congress in 1938, began a fresh attempt to negotiate with Mohammed Ali 

Jinnah for a settlement of the Hindu-Muslim question. But he soon discovered that Nehru was reluctant and had already complicated the negotiations.  

Nehru allegedly used to dismiss the existence of the League. He said there were only two parties in India: 

the British and the Congress! 

Was this not a sign of arrogance from a paragon of virtues and democracy ?

Thus Nehru wanted the Congress to not only attain independence for India, he wanted

an independent country that is under single party domination of the Congress.

The ulterior electoral motive remained foremost even after independence. Despite Mahatma Gandhi's 

suggestion, the Indian National Congress was never disbanded.

Looking "through the telescope” towards the Hindu-Muslim problem, Nehru is understood to have concluded  

“if there was nothing, what can you see?”. 

The partition of India and the rest is only history. 

In early 1938, Nehru wrote: “I have examined this so-called communal

question through the telescope, and if there is nothing, what can you see?” 

But this question which Nehru could not see was looked at rather differently by 

Rabindranath Tagore. He wrote in one of his famous essays under the title “Bharat Varsh 

ki Itihas” (Indian History): “Where there is genuine difference, it is only by expressing

and restraining that difference in its proper place that it is possible to fashion unity. Unity 

cannot be achieved by issuing legal fiats that everybody is one".

Subhas Bose had attained unity of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians 

is his Azad Hind Fauz (INA) movement. 

The INA’s march to Delhi had commenced with a ceremonial parade on 26th

September, 1943, at the Tomb of the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar in Burma.

Bose had also taken shelter of a couplet that meant -  (So long as Ghazis’ are imbued with the spirit of faith, 

the sword of Hindustan/India Hindustan will reach London’s throne).

 

Ideologically too Subhas Bose seemed to have been more pragmatic and looked for an

'active' mode of struggle as against the passive resistance policy.

Well, in his lifetime, Nehru benefited by his proximity to Gandhi and at a later stage 

after his death left it for his daughter Indira, grand son Rajiv Gandhi and now upto Rahul

 'exploit' those facets of Indian history.

Bose remains a romantic hero and was kept away from many official recognition.

No one has debated adequately why INA was never incorporated as part of the Indian

army after independence. 

The 125 years of Bose's birth anniversary has concluded with the unveiling of a hologram of

Netaji at 'India Gate' in Delhi.

It is a date with the valiant chapter of Indian history for the historic 'India Gate'.

A man can be generous and benevolent but it's true the attendance in his funeral ultimately 

depends on the weather. This has been precisely the spirit of how history is often guided.

Nehru has been dealt with kid gloves and glorified for reasons known and unknown. Time to unravel

more from the unwritten chapters of history. 

 

ends 

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My dear Brothers and Sisters of Nagaland,

 

On the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, I extend my warm greetings to you all. This solemn day prompts us to recall with pride our nation builders and the architects of our Constitution who framed a unique Constitution birthing our identity as a sovereign democratic republic. Our nation has emerged stronger and more dynamic amidst the turbulence and challenges both internal and external, guided by the core principles of this remarkable document that ensures liberty, equality and justice to all its citizens.

Today, we pay homage to the countless heroes and martyrs whose sacrifices and sufferings led to the creation of this great Republic Nation. We express our gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces whose constant vigil and sacrifices keep our country secure and peaceful. We fondly remember those whose toils have made this Union great and glorious.

Nagaland as the sixteenth State of the Indian Union has made its indelible mark in the march towards growth and development of the country. Despite constraints and challenges, our State has achieved significant milestones making it an equal partner in the process of nation building. However, in order to realize optimum output we need to explore and tap in the potential of our resources both natural and human, enhancing productivity in all sectors. Surely, our people will reap the benefits and propel the State in the road to progress and prosperity of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Our State is better prepared today to meet the COVID-19 challenges. With the technical and financial assistance from the Government of India, our State Government has made significant capacity building in the health sector to combat COVID pandemic.

In our journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, while we take pride in the glories of the past, we would do well to introspect on the core values enshrined in our Constitution. I am confident that if we all come together in unity defying all seeming barriers separating us, our State will be on the path to progress and development.   Let us reiterate our commitment to peace to ensure a progressive and robust Nagaland.

Jai Hind.