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Vision and selfless leadership of Netaji will remain an inspiration for all – Majhi

Cuttack, Jan 23 (UNI) The commitment, vision, and selfless leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the fight for a free India will always inspire everyone, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.
Speaking at the celebration of Tajwa Diwas in Cuttack, marking the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji, Majhi emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about Netaji's life and his deep connection with Cuttack.
The Chief Minister described Netaji as a symbol of indomitable courage and said that even 100 years after his birth, discussions about struggle and patriotism still prominently feature his name.
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New plant species Disporum yobinorum discovered in Arunachal

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Manipur: Bridge connecting remote villages destroyed in IED blast

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College Street will not be entirely vehicle-free; book shops will not be razed: Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul

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