Subhash Chandra Bose The Revolutionary Journey Begins

Subhash Chandra Bose returned to India from Cambridge in July 1921. He aimed to participate in the national movement, which was going on vigorously here. However, when he landed in Mumbai. He first met Mahatma Gandhi, who was there then; Their objective was to get details about the nature of the work they had to do and its strategy. During his stay in England, he was deeply versed in revolutionary movements in various countries. In this background, he felt it necessary to realize what was in the mind of Mahatma Gandhi.

At that time, Mahatma Gandhi was living in 'Mani Bhavan' on the beach of Mumbai. Gandhiji was on the first floor of Mani Bhavan when Subhas arrived there, he was engrossed in spinning with his disciples. His secretary Mahadev Desai brought the news of Subhas' arrival. He was immediately called by Gandhi. Subhas went on. A big carpet was laid there. Gandhiji looked at Subhash as he entered the room and was surprised to see Subhash's foreign attire. However, without showing it, they welcomed him enthusiastically.

Subhash, who was seeing Gandhi for the first time, felt the difference between the film and the real Gandhi! Age over fifty, twinkle in the eye. He looked at Subhash Chandra with a surprised look on his face. This Bengali youth sacrificed the heavenly happiness, I.C.S. He had read the news in the newspapers that he was coming to sacrifice and get rid of slavery in the motherland. So curious about this boy!

Gandhiji had a lean body, a serious face, calm eyes, thinning hair, broad ears, a long nose, and slightly wide nostrils. The lower jaw is a little big, the teeth are falling out one by one. A disagreeable mustache. From South From Africa to India, the fight for humanity and human dignity. Lived in many prisons. Although all of them affected his frail body, they could not have any effect on his determination. All in all, Gandhi's personality was that of a son of the soil.

Seeing the simplicity of Gandhi and his disciples, Subhash Chandra felt embarrassed by their Western attire. He left it, he said. But, Gandhiji consoled him and asked with a smile,

Like you passed a prestigious exam like ICS with a fourth rank?

No, now I am out of its infatuation,' said Subhash, sounding relieved.

You should not go to Kolkata immediately. Stay here for two days. Let's talk slowly' said Gandhiji.

Subhash wanted to know the orderly steps of the struggle planned by Gandhiji. Among them, they asked many questions together about the non-cooperation movement, the boycott of foreign goods, the khadi campaign, Gandhiji's promise to get Swaraj within a year, the movement to fill jails against government regulations. To which Gandhiji, with his restraint, began to answer slowly. In those answers, while some speakers felt right, others were not satisfied. So, it seemed that the Mahatma was not speaking his mind. And they don't have a proper idea of the appropriate strategies and ways to get freedom - it seems!

The very first meeting with the Mahatma left Subhash disillusioned. Their assignments didn't sound revolutionary! The mind was upset. Heads full of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Cavour, and Irish revolutionary conflicts. Gandhiji's path was very simple! Although Gandhiji was seen as a miracle, his method of struggle seemed bland.

'Subhash, you should meet Chittaranjanadas (Deshbandhu C.R. Das) in Kolkata and seek his guidance,' Gandhiji suggested. Subhas left for Kolkata.

He did not go to his home as soon as he reached Kolkata. He went straight to Chittaranjanadas's house. The talks at the first meeting between them were decisive. Subhash felt happy that there was someone here who could think like him. Able to sacrifice everything for the country's freedom and others to do the same, each had found a stalwart leader who could inspire. So Deshbandhu Chittaranjandas welcomed Subhash's young talent and energy With an open heart, and offered to give him many responsibilities.

Das appointed Subhash as a member of the Bengal Provincial Congress Committee and as a propagandist of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Dal and entrusted him with the post of Principal of the newly established National College.

In November 1921, the Prince of Wales visited India to express gratitude for India's cooperation with England in the First World War. The Congress had called for a full hartal to be held there on November 17, when he would be in Mumbai. However, a riot broke out in the crowd, which eventually culminated in a communal riot. Kolkata was no exception to this. Subhasha was entrusted with the responsibility of that strike. Thousands of people who took part in the conspiracy were arrested and sentenced to six months in prison. Being with Deshbandhu, Subhash Chandra's imprisonment turned into a most exhilarating and educational experience!

By the middle of 1921, the political situation in Hindustan was becoming more and more explosive by the day, and by the end of the year, it had become a crisis. This demonstration turned into a non-cooperation movement. It was at this time that the Mahatma decided to call for a non-truce. In February 1922, in 'Chowrichaura', the people of the village got angry and set fire to the police station and killed some constables. Shocked by this, Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement. A sudden, premeditated movement was withdrawn. Leaders like Subhash Chandra, Deshbandhu and Bhagat Singh were deeply shocked.

The Viceroy decided to use the Reading situation to his advantage and crush the movement. Gandhiji was arrested and sentenced to long imprisonment on charges of treason. Also, all the other important leaders were put in jail.

In the latter part of 1922, Deshbandhu C.R. attended the Congress Conference held at Gaya. Das was elected as the President. The proposal of President Deshbandhu, who was in favor of change in the conference, was rejected. That is, Deshabandhu's status as President became unconstitutional. For the first time in history, the President was preoccupied with the session. Dasaru immediately resigned from Congress President and Motilal Nehru as office bearers. Also, Motilal Nehru announced the formation of the 'Swarajya Party'. Chittaranjandas and Motilal started working day and night for the Swarajya Party.

By mid-1923, the Swarajya Party had outgrown the reactionary faction of the Congress. Deshbandhu started an English daily newspaper, 'Forward', in Kolkata and handed over its responsibility to Subhash Chandra. It soon became one of the top national newspapers of the country.

It was during this time that Subhas organized the 'Akhil Bengal Yuva Morcha and became its president. Also, the young people encouraged the work of building and developing youth clubs and associations in each district. At the end of 1923, he was appointed as the General Secretary of the Swarajya Party.

The year 1924 turned out to be a promising year for the Swarajya Party. It participated in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections and achieved a resounding victory. Das, Subhash Chandra, and his elder brother, Sharath Chandra won the election. Deshbandhu was elected as the first mayor of Kolkata. Committed to providing clean and pro-people governance, the party appointed Subhash as the Chief Executive Officer.

Subhash Chandra worked day and night to implement the Swarajya Party manifesto. Loans were given to cottage industries. Khadi uniforms were supplied to the workers. The free primary education system was established. The water supply system of the city was facilitated. Free Health Centers, Child Health Centers were established. Subhash has only one dream. It started to materialize. Thus, the coercion of the English officers was reduced.

The 'Writers' building, the British seat of power in Kolkata The Presidency looked at the red colored Municipal Corporation building that brought about all these reforms with suspicion and fear. The whole city started looking at Subhash Chandra, a tall-built, brisk-walking, khadi-wearing youth. A new dimension was getting into the city life. Besides, the eyes of British spies were following Subhash ever since he resigned from ICS and landed at Howrah station. The eagle eyes of those spies circled their house at night until the lights in their room went out out!

By the middle of 1924, the British government could not tolerate the fact that the Swarajya Party was gaining ground day by day. On October 25, Apart from Subhash Chandran, his other co-workers were also arrested in large numbers. Subhash's imprisonment continued for about three years. He was only able to carry out the work of the corporation from the prison for about six weeks.Dissatisfied with that, the British government transferred him to Berhampur jail. After two months, Subhash was again brought back to Kolkata. Later, he and seven other co-prisoners were taken to Mandalay Prison in Burma. 'Chittaranjandas breathed his last while striving for the release of his disciple Subhash Chandra and his followers. Bengal drowned in an ocean of mourning. About five lakh people, including Gandhiji, attended his funeral. The only one who could not be There was his beloved disciple, Subhash Chandra

Subhash Chandra Bose not only indulged in intense introspection in Mandalay prison, but he also engaged in his studies despite such harsh imprisonment. A look at the notebooks he made while there reveals the wide range of scriptures he studied. Also, he used to correspond with his family members, friends, and co-workers during his long imprisonment. He used to discuss all the worldly matters in it. He was also in correspondence with the government about the reforms of the jail.

At the end of 1926, the legislatures were dissolved and new elections were called. Bengal Congress announced Subhash Chandra Bose as its candidate from the North Kolkata constituency. His opponents were those who had defeated Swarajya Party candidates were there in the last elections. Subhash Chandra was in the faraway Mandalay prison in this very exciting competition he contested, he was chosen by an overwhelming majority! This event was then 'Na Bhoto Na Bhavishyati'. However, his imprisonment continued due to the obstinate attitude of the British.

Subhash's health deteriorated as a result of the harsh prison life and inclement weather, as well as his 15-day hunger strike a few months ago. The high fever that was raging uncontrollably turned into pneumonia. He was immediately taken for examination by the Medical Board of Rangoon. After inspection, the Board recommended that he be released from prison. However, he was not released and transferred to another prison. The superintendent of that prison said that he could not take care of Subhash as his health had deteriorated.

But the government did not seem to mind! As the days went by, the government became aware of the decline in Subhash's health. But it had a condition. It stated that if Subhash Chandra agreed, he would be sent by ship directly from Rangoon to Europe, but would not be allowed to stay even for a short time at any port in Hindustan. However, Subhas rejected the proposal completely. He was then transferred to Allora Jail in the United Provinces. On the way, he was taken to Calcutta and surrendered to Gaur of Bengal. Then, Dr. Neel Ratan Sarkar, Dr. B.C. A medical board consisting of Roy and Gaur's doctors examined him and told him to release him Subhash Chandra immediately. He was released the next day. It was May 1927.