SUBHAS BOSE-1

SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE-THE GOD THAT FAILED (Part one) Bose is the icon of not only Bengalis, but the whole country worship him. His individuality and devotion to the freedom of India are commendable. He reminds me of Vivekananda, who threatened to throw an Englishman into the see, if he continued to decry India. They were travelling in a ship. Subhash was a student in the Convent school in Calcutta. Some student trouble was there and the English Teacher came out and pushed a boy. Subhash caught hold of his collar and was ready to slap him. The Englishman withdrew into his class. Of course, he was dismissed and went to Cuttack to continue his studies. Cholera epidemic was there and he and his friends used to go and attend the patients, giving them medicine and advice. He passed ICS, BUT REFUSED TO SERVE THE BRITISH whom he hated like the plague and so did not join the service. Instead, he was involved in the Indian National Congress and became its President. Gandhi’s non-cooperation forced him to seek the help of Germany, who was the enemy of the British. Had he raised the Indian National Army (INA) here in India, youngsters like Bhagat Singh would have joined it . It would have been ideal. JAPAN Japan wanted to become an industrial power, but it did not have the raw materials to make steel. It had an eye on our country rich in iron ore and coal. Hitler conspired with Japan and Subhash was brought to Tokyo in a submarine. The British forces were defeated by Japan (it was Second World War) AND Singapore fell into their hands The INA was formed at this stage, to aid the capture of India. The members of INA were prisoners of war captured by Japan and very few in number, compared to the Jap army. Bose declared himself to be the President of India(Government in exile) Let us imagine Japs conquered our country. Subhash will be just a puppet. (Next-Japan-friend or foe?)