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Netaji's Family Urges President Murmu to Bring His Remains Home from Japan

The family of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging the government to repatriate his remains from Tokyo's Renkoji Temple. They also highlighted the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind, established in 1945. The letter supports plans for an INA monument in Delhi to honor soldiers and Netaji's "Chalo Delhi" call. This appeal continues a long-standing demand from INA veterans and Netaji's descendants to cement his legacy in India.

Key Points: Netaji's Family Seeks Return of Remains, INA Monument

  • Repatriation of Netaji's remains
  • 80th anniversary of Azad Hind Government
  • INA monument in Delhi
  • Family's ongoing appeals
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family appeals to President Murmu for commemoration, return of remains

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's family appeals to President Murmu to repatriate his remains from Tokyo and establish an INA monument in Delhi.

"We appeal to you to take positive action in this matter. – Family letter to President Murmu"

New Delhi, December 25

Family members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, including the descendants of Netaji and Sarat Chandra Bose, have written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging the government to take further steps in commemorating the legacy of the iconic freedom fighter and his contributions to India's independence struggle.

The letter, dated December 24, seeks the President's support for the long-standing demand to bring Netaji's remains back to India, a sentiment echoed by INA veterans and family members over the years.

"I am writing to you as a member of the family of Sarat Chandra Bose and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and to place before you a proposal for the further commemoration of their legacy for the present and future generations of India," the latter wrote.

Netaji's daughter, Professor Anita Bose-Pfaff, along with other family members, has consistently raised the matter with the Government of India, calling for the return of Netaji's mortal remains from their current resting place at the Renkoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan.

In the letter, the family also highlighted the historic milestone of October 21, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Netaji's establishment of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind in Singapore.

"As you will know on 21 October 2025 we celebrated eight decades of the establishment of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind by Netaji in Singapore. I understand that there is a plan to establish an Indian National Army (INA) monument in Delhi in a suitable site to honour the soldiers of the final onslaught on British imperialism, and hark back to the famous call by Netaji of Cholo Delhi," the latter further added.

The family expressed hope that this would not only honour the soldiers of the INA but also serve as a lasting tribute to the sacrifices of those who fought in the final push for independence, as encapsulated in Netaji's famous call, "Chalo Delhi."

The letter added an earnest plea to President Murmu to take "positive action" to bring Netaji's remains back to his motherland, ensuring that his legacy remains firmly entrenched in the hearts and minds of future generations of India.

"You are also aware that Netaji's remains rest in faraway Japan at the Renkoji temple in Tokyo. INA veterans through the decades as well as Netaji's daughter Professor Anita Bose-Pfaff and members of his family have approached the Government of India on numerous occasions to bring back the hero's remains to his motherland. We appeal to you to take positive action in this matter," the latter wrote.

- ANI

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Priya S
A very respectful and important appeal. While we celebrate his legacy, bringing his remains back would be the ultimate tribute. The INA monument in Delhi is also a fantastic idea to educate the youth.
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Rohit P
I fully support this. But I also hope the focus remains on his ideals and the spirit of the INA, not just on symbolic acts. We need to teach his fearless leadership in our schools more effectively.
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Sarah B
As someone who has studied Indian history, Netaji's story is incredibly inspiring. The government should facilitate this for the family. It's a matter of national sentiment and closure.
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Vikram M
"Chalo Delhi" still gives me goosebumps! A monument is good, but bringing Netaji back to Bharat is the real need. Our generation owes him so much. Hope President Murmu ji takes swift action.
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Karthik V
With all due respect, while the sentiment is noble, there are practical and diplomatic considerations. Japan has preserved his remains with great honor for decades. Maybe the focus should be on strengthening the legacy here through education and the proposed monument first.

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