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NEW DELHI, 23 JAN: Making a history Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the hologram statue of the legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on the eve of his 125th birth anniversary. His hologram statue will be replaced soon by a grand granite statue under the cupola where the statue of British monarch King George V once stood.
“Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose refused to bow before the British. Soon the hologram statue will be replaced by a grand granite statue. Netaji’s statue will inspire democratic values and future generations,” Prime Minister Modi said at India Gate on Sunday.
The 28 feet-by-6 feet hologram statue is powered by a 30,000 lumens 4K projector. The light is thrown on a high-grain, 90 per cent transparent holographic screen that is not visible to visitors.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the Prime Minister said, “The role of our heroes, whose memories were being erased post-Independence… are now being revived.”
“It is unfortunate that after Independence, along with the culture and rites of the country, work was done to erase the contribution of many great personalities,” he added.
“Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav resolves that India will revive its identity and inspirations,” PM Modi said.
India began Republic Day celebrations from January 23 instead of January 24, to include the birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, saying that Netaji’s legacy will inspire many generations of the country. “This is not just a statue but a befitting tribute to the legendary Netaji, who gave everything for India’s freedom,” Home Minister Amit Shah said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi after unveiling Netaji’s statue, conferred the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars, for the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 at an investiture ceremony that followed. A total of seven awards were presented during the ceremony.
The Union government has instituted the annual award to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organisations in India in the field of disaster management.
Prime Minister said, “Netaji used to say never lose faith in the dream of independent India, there is no power in the world that can shake India. Today we have a goal to fulfill the dreams of an independent India. We’ve a target to build a new India before 100th year of independence, 2047”.
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