New Delhi, October 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Sunday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Azad Hind government formed by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. As per reports, the Modi government took the decision to hoist the national flag at Red Fort as it is the same place where trials were carried out against the soldiers of the Indian National Army (INA) by the British.

Speaking at the event, PM Modi hailed Netaji for his contribution to the freedom struggle. He said, "Netaji had promised an India where everyone has equal rights&equal opportunities." Modi further added that Netaji had promised a prosperous nation which was proud of its traditions, development in all areas.

The Prime Minister on Wednesday while interacting with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers through video-conference announced the decision of his government. PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone of a museum dedicated to the INA (Azad Hind Fauj). Indian National Army (INA) veteran RS Chhikara was also present at the event. On October 21, 1943, Bose had announced the formation of the country's first independent government which was called the Azad Hind government. Museums on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Planned in Delhi, Kolkata

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Earlier in the day, The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated National Police Memorial (NPM) to the nation on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. The memorial is a tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives while on duty since independence. PM Modi lauded the efforts of police personnel in maintaining peace in the country. He also inaugurated the museum dedicated to the Indian police.

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