Baghpat, July 26: On the occasion of the death anniversary of Neera Arya, the first female soldier of the Azad Hind Fauj’s Rani Jhansi Regiment, Rajshree Chaudhary, the granddaughter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, visited Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. During her visit, she paid tribute to Arya and emphasized that the youth of the nation should draw inspiration from her sacrifice and patriotism.
Speaking to reporters, Chaudhary stated, “Neera Arya was the first female soldier of the Rani Jhansi Regiment of the Azad Hind Fauj, and it is a matter of pride for me to pay tribute at her birthplace in Baghpat. The contribution of women in the freedom struggle has been unparalleled, and it is essential to pass on the legacy of such great warriors to the new generation.”
Regarding recent student movements and issues related to paper leaks in the country, she remarked, “If the youth raise their voices against corruption with awareness, it benefits both the government and the public. This gives the government an opportunity to rectify its shortcomings and raises awareness among the common people about systemic flaws.”
However, she also noted that the sanctity of any public movement is compromised when criminal elements or political interests are involved. According to her, some individuals and opposition leaders have exploited student movements for political propaganda, while constitutional platforms like the assembly already exist for holding the government accountable in a democratic setup. She urged that student movements should remain free from politics.
Chaudhary further mentioned, “The central government has respected the demands of the students by accepting the resignation of the Union Education Minister. This is a recognition of the youth’s voice. If the Union Education Minister has resigned taking moral responsibility for the paper leak issue, similar actions should be taken against those responsible in other states. If the Union Education Minister resigned over the paper leak, then the Education Minister of Punjab should also resign.”
Also present at the event was 102-year-old R. Madhavan Pillai, a close associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who shared his experiences of fundraising for Bose since 1942. He recounted his duties in Burma in 1943 for fund collection and how Netaji later included him in the Azad Hind Fauj, where he connected many youths to the INA. He emphasized that Netaji’s dream was for a strong, self-reliant India that prioritizes national interest, a vision that the new generation should carry forward.
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