Efforts were made to wipe out Netaji's legacy in Bengal: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (February 19) said that efforts were being made to ensure Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is forgotten but his legacy of courage, patriotism and selfless service to the nation will inspire future generations.
 

Amit Shah inaugurated the "Shauryanjali Programme", a tribute to the Bengali revolutionaries. He urged the youth of the nation to draw inspiration from the lives of freedom fighters.
 

While giving a speech at National Library, Amit Shah said, “Efforts were made to ensure Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is forgotten but failed. His legacy of courage, patriotism, sacrifice and selfless service to the nation will continue to inspire generations to come.”

“Netaji is still loved and respected by people like he was many, many years ago. His indomitable spirit still inspires people,” he added.

Amit Shah also inaugurated the 'Biplabi Bangla' exhibition on the life of freedom fighters from Bengal like Khudiram Bose and Rash Behari Bose, and flagged off a cycle rally.
 

Amit Shah’s comments come at a time when an intense political battle has been raging in West Bengal over the legacy of the state’s cultural icons.