New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who paid tributes to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the 127th birth anniversary.

Murmu posted on X, "I pay my tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary observed as Parakram Diwas! Netaji demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the cause of India's freedom.

"His unparalleled courage and charisma inspired Indians to fight fearlessly against colonial rule. His powerful personality had profound impact on our freedom struggle. The nation will always remember Netaji with utmost gratitude."

Modi posted on X, "Greetings to the people of India on Parakram Diwas. Today on his Jayanti, we honour the life and courage of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. His unwavering dedication to our nation's freedom continues to inspire."

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the great freedom fighter, former Congress President and our source of inspiration, who spread the wave of patriotism and revolution among the countrymen through slogans like 'Jai Hind' and 'You give me blood, I will give you freedom'.

"Lots of respect. Netaji's patriotism and his strong thoughts will continue to inspire the coming generations towards national service."

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi posted on X, "Our heartfelt tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 127th birth anniversary. Netaji’s Indian National Army with brigades named Gandhi, Nehru, Azad, Subhas, and Rani of Jhansi regiment played an integral role in India’s freedom struggle.

"He was a leading example of Indian values of pluralism, social and economic justice, tolerance, and gender inclusivity. Jai Hind!"

Bose was the chief of Indian National Army (INA), which was formed to secure India's independence from British rule.

In 2021, the central government declared January 23 as Parakram Diwas to commemorate Netaji's birth anniversary.