Where was the Provisional Government of Independent India (Azad Hind) formed?
A
:
Singapore
B
:
Tokyo
C
:
Berlin
D
:
Rome
General Knowledge
Modern India (National Movement )
Freedom to Partition (1939-1947)
Topic 4
Subhash Bose and Indian National Army
Answer
Option 1 : Singapore
Explanation
The correct answer is Singapore.
Key Points
- On 21 October 1943, Netaji Bose announced the formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind (Free India), with himself as the Head of State, Prime Minister and Minister of War.
- With the formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind, mobilisation of the Indian communities for armed struggle was stepped up.
- Many Indian civilians from Malaya, Thailand and Burma responded enthusiastically.
- Many Indians contributed money and gold generously to the INA Fund. The gold came mostly from women who readily gave up their jewellery while wealthy Indian families donated large sums of money after attending Bose’s rallies and meetings. Other forms of contributions included clothing, foodstuffs and other supplies that the INA could use.
- By April 1944, the Azad Hind Bank was established in Rangoon to manage the overwhelming donations from the Indian communities.
- The motto of the Azad Hind was Unity, Faith and Sacrifice.
