Indian freedom struggle is so synonymous with Indian National Congress and its leaders that we often forget the contribution of leaders with alternate ideology. Subhas Chandra Bose, lovingly called “Nethaji” is one such leader. A fervent patriot Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose felt the only way to rid India of British rule was through an armed resistance. His love for his country and hate for the British rulers was so pronounced, he joined hands with Nazi Germany and Japan – enemy of an enemy was a friend.

Birth and early life

   Subhas Chandra Bose was born in the town of Cuttack (Orissa) on the 23rd of January, 1897. He was the son of Janakinath Bose and Prabhavati Devi. He came from a large family of fourteen siblings, with him being the ninth born.

Venturing in to politics

    His father Janakinath Bose was also a prominent lawyer in the town. Later on in....