Vice-President Highlights Netaji’s Vision and Spirit of Parakram at Parakram Diwas Celebrations in Cuttack

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My Heart: Vice-President Vice-President Appreciates Odisha Government’s Focused Efforts Towards Tribal Development प्रव तथ: 23 JAN 2026 4:09PM by PIB Delhi The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today attended the Parakram Diwas celebrations at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthplace Museum in Cuttack, Odisha, marking the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the Parakram Diwas celebrations at the birthplace of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Cuttack, Odisha.

Recalling the stirring strains of “Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja”, the marching song of the Indian National Army, he said Netaji’s call… pic.twitter.com/vZrlsAfVry — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) January 23, 2026 Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President paid heartfelt tributes to Netaji, describing him as a great son of Bharat. He termed his visit to Netaji’s birthplace as deeply enriching and said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose not only fought for India’s freedom but also had a clear vision for the nation’s governance after independence. He noted that Netaji envisioned India as a strong, powerful and poverty-free nation.Recalling the stirring strains of “Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja”, the marching song of the Indian National Army, the Vice-President said that Netaji’s vision of a strong and self-reliant Bharat continues to inspire the nation and urged citizens to collectively pledge to march towards the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047, drawing inspiration from Netaji’s ideals of courage, unity and supreme dedication to the motherland.

The Vice-President observed that Odisha occupies a special place in India’s civilisational journey, where history, spirituality and culture blend seamlessly. He appreciated the Odisha Government for its focused efforts towards tribal development, initiatives aimed at improving the living standards of tribal communities, and sustained infrastructure development. Expressing confidence in the State’s progress, he said that with continued good governance, Odisha would emerge as one of the leading States in the country.

Referring to Odisha’s rich legacy of resistance from ancient times through the freedom struggle, the Vice- President said this heritage found a powerful echo in Netaji’s revolutionary path. The land that withstood invasions and preserved its identity, he said, deeply understood Netaji’s message that freedom is achieved not through submission, but through courage and unity.

During the programme, the recorded address of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was telecast. The Vice-President noted that the Prime Minister had conferred due honour on Netaji by observing his birth anniversary as Parakram Diwas since 2021 and by renaming Ross Island as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep. He said that the Prime Minister’s decisive leadership, fearless vision and unwavering commitment to national security and self-reliance truly reflect the spirit of Parakram. He added that Parakram Diwas is not merely an occasion to remember Netaji’s valour, but a clarion call for every Indian to act boldly in the service of the nation. The Vice-President also recalled that Netaji’s life story was the first to ignite patriotic fervour in his own heart, inspiring a lifelong commitment to public service and national duty.

As part of the commemorative programme, the Vice-President inaugurated the INA Postal Stamp Gallery, an exhibition on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose organised by the Ministry of Culture, and the Netaji Sanskruti Bhawan. He appreciated the efforts of the Odisha Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for honouring Netaji in a befitting manner. He said that the museums and exhibitions would help younger generations understand the immense sacrifices and hardships endured by freedom fighters to secure India’s independence.

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the INA Postal Stamp Gallery, Netaji Sanskruti Bhawan and an exhibition organised by the Ministry of Culture at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthplace Museum, Cuttack.

He said that such initiatives would inspire younger… pic.twitter.com/fqMtuW1Ws 4 — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) January 23, 2026 The Vice-President felicitated freedom fighter Shri Mayadhar Mallick and Wing Commander B. S. Singh Deo (Retd.), and honoured family members of INA veterans. He said the nation remains forever indebted to the courage, sacrifice and selfless service of the freedom fighters and the brave soldiers. A Special Cover on the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthplace Museum was also released on the occasion.Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan felicitated Freedom Fighter Shri Mayadhar Mallick and Wing Commander B. S. Singh Deo (Retired), and honoured family members of INA veterans at the Parakram Diwas celebrations in Cuttack.

He said the nation remains forever indebted… pic.twitter.com/YIAaJPqY88 — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) January 23, 2026 The celebrations were attended, among others, by the Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati;

the Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi; the Minister of Culture, Government of Odisha, Shri Suryabanshi Suraj; Member of Parliament from Cuttack, Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab; and other distinguished guests.

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