Lots of people hating on Bose for his alleged Nazi connections.
In J.H. Voigt's (noted German writer) words, Netaji made a distinction between the Nazi regime and the German nation. His joining hands with Hitler was not an expression of his support of the Nazi ideology.
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In J.H. Voigt's (noted German writer) words, Netaji made a distinction between the Nazi regime and the German nation. His joining hands with Hitler was not an expression of his support of the Nazi ideology.
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"It was nothing but the abortive attempt to rally German support, and later also Japanese, to gain independence for India."
He specifically mentions that Bose was impressed with the German military success but unhappy about Hitler's policy.
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He specifically mentions that Bose was impressed with the German military success but unhappy about Hitler's policy.
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Voigt observed that the only cause which Bose had was India's independence. Thus, he had to overcome his strong inhibitions to Nazi ideology & threw in his lot with Hitler. He was prepared to do nothing for Germany but anything including harnessing German interests for India.
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Bose was not a collaborator, nor a German puppet. He never allowed himself to be guided by the Nazi leaders. He left Germany the moment he felt that his purpose would not be served by staying back. He had even criticized Hitler for launching offensive against the USSR.
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Source: Netaji through German Lens - a new discovery by Nanda Mookerjee (First Edition, 1970).
From my grandfather's collection.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose🙏
From my grandfather's collection.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose🙏
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