Consider the following statements : 1. The Indian National Army had fighting brigades in the name of Gandhi, Azad, and Subhash. 2. The slogans of the Indian National Army were ‘Jai Hind’ and ‘Delhi Chalo.” 3. Rash Behari Bose was not associated with the Indian National Army. How many of the statements given above are correct?

The Indian National Army (INA)

• Azad Hind Fauj or the India National Army (INA) was first established by Mohan Singh in 1942. It was revived by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on October 21, 1943, during the Second World War to secure India’s complete independence from British Raj.

Key Brigades of the INA

• Gandhi Brigade: Named after Mahatma Gandhi, the brigade symbolized the enduring influence of Gandhian principles, even within the ranks of an armed force like the INA, which had a different approach to achieving independence
• Azad Brigade: Named after Chandra Shekhar Azad, a prominent revolutionary leader in the Indian independence movement who was known for his armed resistance against British rule.
• Subhash Brigade : Named after Subhas Chandra Bose himself, this brigade represented the leadership and vision of Bose in the INA’s efforts to fight for India's independence.
• Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Soon other brigades were raised, namely the Subhas brigade and the Rani Jhansi brigade (an exclusive women force).

Key Slogans of the INA

• "Jai Hind": This slogan, meaning "Victory to India" or "Long Live India," became the INA's battle cry and was widely adopted as a patriotic greeting. "Jai Hind" is still used today as a national slogan in India.
• "Chalo Dilli": Meaning "On to Delhi," this slogan symbolized the INA's ultimate goal of marching to Delhi to overthrow British rule. It embodied the determination of the INA to fight until they reached India's capital and secured independence
• "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!": This famous slogan by Subhas Chandra Bose urged Indians to contribute actively to the struggle for independence, even if it meant sacrificing their lives. It was a call to arms, asking for unwavering commitment to the cause.
• "Ittefaq, Itmad, Qurbani": Translated as "Unity, Faith, Sacrifice," this slogan highlighted the core principles that Bose believed were essential for the success of the INA and the broader independence movement. It called for collective unity, trust in the cause, and a willingness to sacrifice for India's freedom.
• Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Formation of the Indian National Army

• During World War II, with Japan's advance into Southeast Asia, Rash Behari Bose saw an opportunity to form an Indian army to fight alongside the Axis powers against the British. He founded the Indian Independence League (IIL), an organization aimed at mobilizing Indian expatriates and prisoners of war to fight for India's independence.
• In 1942, at a conference in Tokyo, Rash Behari Bose announced the formation of the Indian National Army (INA), composed mainly of Indian prisoners of war captured by the Japanese forces in Southeast Asia.
• Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• Captain Mohan Singh was appointed the commander of the INA, which had about 40,000 Indian soldiers.