Rash Behari Bose Context: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great revolutionary Rash Behari Bose, the Union Home Minister paid his tributes to him. About Rash Behari Bose Rash Behari Bose was an Indian revolutionary leader and freedom fighter who actively struggled against British rule, both within India and abroad. He was born on May 25, 1886, in the Burdwan district, currently located in West Bengal. While studying at Dupleix College in Chandannagar (which was a French colony at the time), he was deeply inspired by the French Revolution (1789). Key Contributions Alipore Bomb Case (1908): He left Bengal to evade the investigation related to this case. Delhi–Lahore Conspiracy Case (1912): He helped plan the bomb attack on Viceroy Lord Hardinge; Hardinge was severely injured in this attack. Ghadar Mutiny (1915): During the First World War, he served as a key organizer of the 'Ghadar' uprising, which aimed to incite a mutiny within the Indian Army. Indian Independence League (IIL): He convened conferences in Tokyo and Bangkok to establish and expand this organization. Azad Hind Fauj (INA): In 1942, he helped structure the 'Indian National Army' (INA) as the military wing of the Indian Independence League. Handover of Responsibility to Netaji: Recognizing that Netaji possessed the capability to lead the final offensive against British rule, he entrusted the leadership of both the Indian Independence League (IIL) and the Indian National Army (INA) to Subhash Chandra Bose in 1943. Awards and Legacy He received the 'Order of the Rising Sun' (Second Class) award from the Government of Japan. To honor his memory, the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department issued a commemorative postage stamp in 1967. Demise: Rash Behari Bose passed away on January 21, 1945, due to tuberculosis.
