Know the date, history, significance, and celebrations of Parakram Diwas

As we observe the day today, here is all you need to know about Netaji and Parakram Diwas 2025.

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2025: Date and History

Subhas Chandra Bose, born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Orissa, was a nationalist leader who joined the nationalist movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress in 1921.

After returning from England, he became Congress president in 1938, leading to his multiple attempts to restore India’s independence.

To honour Bose for his efforts in restoring Indian freedom, in 2021, the government announced that 23rd January will be celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas.’

This year, the day will be observed on January 23, 2025, falling on a Thursday and marking his 128th birth anniversary.

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2025: Significance and Celebration

Netaji Jayanti is celebrated to bring about feelings of patriotism in the country’s citizens, especially the youth, and remind them of the sacrifices he made and inspire them to have courage in the face of adversity like Netaji.

This is an official holiday in West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand, Assam, and Odishawith the day marked across India, highlighting Netaji’s role in India’s independence through assemblies, parades, and special functions.

PM Narendra Modi paying tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas. (file photo)

This year, in 2025, a grand celebration will take place from January 23-25 at Barabati Fort in Cuttack, honouring Netaji’s legacy in his birthplace, and will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi.