Anita Bose Pfaff asks Indians to support return of Netaji’s ashes to India
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Why in news
Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, appealed to Indians to support the repatriation of her father's remains from Japan.
Background
Anita Bose Pfaff made the appeal on the eve of Parakram Diwas, the anniversary of Netaji's birth. She noted that Netaji's ashes have remained in Japan for over 80 years following his death.
Facts for Prelims
- PostAnita Bose Pfaff: Daughter of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
- FactParakram Diwas: Anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's birth
- PlaceJapan: Current location of Netaji's remains
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's role in the Indian freedom struggle and the cultural importance of repatriating his remains.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Symbolic sovereignty: Repatriation as a gesture of honoring revolutionary history
- Diplomatic cooperation: Role of bilateral ties with Japan in resolving historical remains issues
Keywords: repatriation · freedom struggle · revolutionary history · national identity · diplomatic relations
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