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Published 10:01 IST, January 23rd 2019

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate museum dedicated to Subhash Chandra Bose on his 122nd birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort on January 23 to mark the Netaji's 22nd birth anniversary.

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Update at 9:50 AM: 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort on January 23 to mark the Netaji's 22nd birth anniversary.

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PM Modi will also visit the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I) and the Museum on 1857- India's first war of Independence and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art at the same venue, a statement from his office said.

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, calling him a 'stalwart who committed himself towards ensuring India is free and leads a life of dignity'.

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The museum on Netaji and the Indian National Army showcases various artefacts related to Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army. The artefacts include a wooden chair and sword used by the leader, medals, badges, uniforms and other artefacts related to the INA.

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The Yaad-e-Jallian Museum provides an authentic account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that happened on April 13, 1919. The museum will also showcase the heroism, valour and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the World War-I.

The Museum on 1857-India's first war of Independence portrays the historical narrative of the 1857 war of independence, showcasing the valour and sacrifices made by Indians during the period.

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07:33 IST, January 23rd 2019