Sankalp Smarak

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Sankalp Smarak was dedicated to the nation by Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), exactly 78 years after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s arrival on 29 Dec 2021.

About  Sankalp Smarak 

• It is a tribute not only to the resolve of the soldiers of the Indian National Army and their innumerable sacrifices but also reminds us of the values enshrined by Netaji himself, “Nishtha, Kartavya Aur Balidan” or “Commitment, Duty and Sacrifice” that continue to underscore the ethos of the Indian Armed Forces and the resolve of the Indian Soldier.
• Netaji’s visit to the islands as the Head of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind and Supreme Commander of Indian National Army marked a symbolic fulfilment of his promise that the Indian National Army would stand on Indian soil by the end of 1943. 
  • This historic visit also marked a declaration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the “first liberated territory of India”.
• Important Event:  In the saga of India’s freedom struggle, 30 December 1943 holds a special place etched in time. It was on this day that a national flag was hoisted for the first time on Indian soil, at Port Blair. 
  • It is also significant is that Netaji escaped British surveillance from Kolkata on 16 Jan 1941 and stepped back on Indian soil after nearly three years, at Port Blair Aerodrome on 29 December and unfurled a National flag the next day. 
  • This historic visit also marked a declaration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the “first liberated territory of India”.

Source: PIB