A demand to declare January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, as ‘Desh Prem Diwas’ (Patriotism Day), was made by The opposition Left Front in Tripura. 

The Left Front made this demand in a letter written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter to PM Modi reads, “Our country is going to celebrate 125th Birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, on January 23. In 1996, during the centenary celebration of birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the then Prime Minister announced that the birthday of Netaji would be celebrated as ‘Deshprem Divas’. But even after 25 years of such announcement, the Government of India has taken no step towards officially declaration of 23rd January as ‘Deshprem Divas’.” The letter further added, "“We don’t think, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and his invaluable contribution to our Freedom Movement require any explanation. His immortal slogan- ‘Unity, Faith and Sacrifice’ is more relevant even today, when our nation is facing multifaceted problems from external and internal divisive forces."

Earlier also demand has been made to Desh Prem Diwas’ (Patriotism Day) and a national holiday. Almost three years ago, a demand to declare January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, as ‘Desh Prem Diwas’ (Patriotism Day) and a national holiday, was made in the Rajya Sabha.

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