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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee paid floral tributes at Rash Behari Bose's memorial in Tokyo, expressing pride in the freedom fighter's legacy. He urged the Indian Embassy to restore the neglected site, highlighting its historical importance. The visit was part of a multi-party delegation's global outreach under Operation Sindoor. The delegation aims to counter misinformation and emphasize India's stance against terrorism.

Key Points: Abhishek Banerjee Honors Rash Behari Bose at Tokyo Memorial

  • Banerjee pays homage to Rash Behari Bose in Tokyo
  • Calls for restoration of neglected memorial
  • Delegation on global outreach for Operation Sindoor
  • Multi-party MPs counter misinformation on terrorism
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Abhishek Banerjee pays tribute at Rash Behari Bose Memorial in Tokyo, urges embassy to restore Neglected site

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee pays tribute to freedom fighter Rash Behari Bose in Tokyo, urges Indian Embassy to restore neglected memorial site.

"Felt a deep sense of pride and goosebumps while paying my respects to this great son of Bengal. – Abhishek Banerjee"

Tokyo May 23

TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee visited the Memorial of Freedom Fighter Rash Behari Bose in Tokyo on Friday. The TMC leader paid homage by offering a floral tribute to the legendary fighter.

Rash Behari Bose founded the Indian independence league and was a key organiser of the Ghadar Mutiny. He played a part in the unsuccessful attempt to assassinate the then Indian Viceroy Lord Hardinge in 1912 and later fled to Japan. He was also involved with the Indian National Army.

Taking to X, Banerjee also requested that the Indian Embassy address the memorial's "neglected" and "dilapidated" condition, reflecting a diplomatic effort to preserve cultural heritage.

"Felt a deep sense of pride and goosebumps while paying my respects and offering floral tributes to this great son of Bengal. India remains eternally grateful for his indomitable spirit and pivotal role in our freedom struggle. It was disheartening to see his memorial in such a neglected and dilapidated state. I have requested our Ambassador @AmbSibiGeorge and @IndianEmbTokyo to take up the matter with the concerned authorities and ensure that this remarkable hero receives the honor he truly deserves," he posted on X.

The delegation is on a five-nation visit for Operation Sindoor global outreach. The delegation, led by Jha, includes Ambassador Mohan Kumar, BJP MP Dr Hemang Joshi, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, BJP MP Brij Lal, and BJP MP Pradan Baruah.

The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore.

The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.

The list includes Members of Parliament from multi-party groups, which have been divided into seven groups of 8-9 members. A leader has been assigned to each group and will lead the delegation at the global level.

India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on April 22. India launched precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POJK). The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart.

- ANI

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Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Priya K.
It's heartening to see our leaders paying respects to forgotten heroes abroad. Rash Behari Bose's contributions deserve better recognition. But why only focus on memorials overseas? Many freedom fighter memorials in India itself need attention. Hope this sparks a broader conversation.
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Rahul S.
While honoring our history is important, I'm more interested in the Operation Sindoor aspect. Strong message to the world about our stance on terrorism! 🇮🇳 The multi-party delegation shows unity on national security issues, which is rare and commendable.
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Ananya M.
Rash Behari Bose's story is truly inspiring! Had to Google him after reading this - why don't our history textbooks highlight such revolutionary figures more? The memorial restoration is needed, but more importantly, we need to keep his legacy alive through education. ✨
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Sanjay P.
Good initiative by Banerjee, but isn't this delegation supposed to focus on counter-terrorism? Feels a bit off-topic. That said, Japan-India relations have deep historical roots, and preserving this shared heritage could actually strengthen diplomatic ties in the long run.
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Neha T.
Emotional to read about this neglected memorial. Our freedom fighters sacrificed so much, and this is how we remember them abroad? Shameful. Hope the embassy acts quickly. Also refreshing to see MPs from different parties working together - more of this unity please! 🙏

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