Netaji’s grand-nephew Chandra Kumar Bose plans youth-focused Azad Hind Party

Chandra Kumar Bose, grand-nephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, is poised to launch a youth-oriented political entity called the Azad Hind Party. This party aims to embody Netaji's vision of Indian unity, emphasizing equal respect for all religions and constitutional principles. The party's inauguration is expected around October 21, Azad Hind Day, the date in 1943 when Netaji declared the Provisional Government of Free India.

Although not yet registered with the Election Commission of India, the registration procedure is anticipated to commence post-document submission. Interest in the initiative has been expressed by young individuals from various states, including Punjab, Odisha, Kerala, and Karnataka.

Guided by the principle of Sarva Dharma Samabhava, or equal respect for all religions, the Azad Hind Party aspires to revive the inclusive Indian identity envisioned by Netaji. The party will primarily be driven by young members of civil society, recent college graduates, and students, with Chandra Bose acting as a mentor rather than a candidate or party official. The platform is being shaped by young people who are dissatisfied with the current political climate, characterized by divisive tactics and vote-bank politics.

Chandra Bose, who previously served in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and briefly joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC), left these parties due to their reliance on divisive politics. He did not find the promised Azad Hind Morcha within the BJP to be realized. Bose believes that the politics of division and communalism will no longer thrive in India.

He emphasizes that national progress should be measured beyond achievements in areas like space exploration and defence, considering the struggles of large segments of the population for basic needs. The Azad Hind Party aims to promote constitutional governance, integrity, and socio-economic equality as the foundation of a unified India.