Dehradun, Jan. 23 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Tuesday by paying homage to his portrait at the Chief Minister's residence.

In an official statement by the CMO, Dhami said that the leader of Azad Hind Fauj and the great hero of the Indian freedom struggle, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, dedicated his life for the independence of the nation.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings to the people of India and highlighted Netaji's dedication to the nation's freedom.

"Greetings to the people of India on Parakram Diwas. Today on his Jayanti, we honour the life and courage of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. His unwavering dedication to...