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Detailed explanation-1: -A grateful nation remembers the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary today, January 23.

Detailed explanation-2: -January 23 marks the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly known as “Netaji", who was one of the most prominent Indian freedom fighters. The day is celebrated as Parakram Diwas, or the “day of valour", in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parakram Diwas (also called Parakram Divas) is celebrated on January 23 every year. It is an Indian national holiday marking the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (popularly called Netaji), a prominent nationalist, politician, and freedom fighter.

Detailed explanation-4: -Parakram Day Bravery Day, also known as Parakram Diwas, is now a recognised national day in India and is observed on January 23. In 2021, just before Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th birthday, the Indian government unveiled it.

Detailed explanation-5: -Subhas Chandra Bose, also known as Netaji, was born in Cuttack, Odisha, on 23 January 1897. He was one of the most important figures in India’s struggle for independence. Netaji was also behind the revival of the Indian National Army or the Azad Hind Fauj.