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Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha, into a wealthy and prominent Bengali family, Subhash Chandra Bose excelled academically and studied philosophy at both the University of Calcutta and the University of Cambridge.
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In 1920, Subhas Chandra Bose appeared for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) exam in London, securing the fourth rank. Afterwards, he returned to India and joined the Indian National Congress.
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After joining INC, he became an influential personality in the party. Initially, Bose was an ardent supporter of Mahatma Gandhi's ideology of Ahimsa. Later, he pursued radical approaches after the differences in the leadership.
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Over a decade in the party, Bose was appointed as the president of the Indian National Congress in 1938. He demanded more and direct action in the struggle for independence and was re-elected in 1939. However, he stepped down due to disagreements over Congress's policies and leadership.
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After stepping down from the position, Bose formed the Forward Bloc in 1939 empowering many to join in the independence struggle. He advocated militaristic approach to overthrow British rule.
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Bose formed the Indian National Army (INA) in 1943, where he led the Indian forces in the fight against the British. His famous slogan, "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom," rallied many Indian soldiers to his cause.
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Under his leadership, the INA fought alongside Japanese forces. While the military campaign did not achieve immediate success, it inspired many Indians to join the independence movement.
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Subhas Chandra Bose is believed to have died in a plane crash in Taiwan on August 18 in 1945. However, various theories and speculations claim he might have survived and spent years in exile.
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