The National Movement (1935-42)-The Quit India Movement and the INA — Important Questions

Forward Bloc

Step 1: After resigning from Congress presidency in April 1939, Bose felt the need for an organized left-wing party. Step 2: He formed the Forward Bloc in 1939 as a radical and progressive party within Congress. Step 3: The Forward Bloc aimed to organize all progressive elements under one banner and oppose British rule. Step 4: The Indian National Army (INA) was a military organization formed later, not a political party. Step 5: The Forward Bloc represented Bose's vision of immediate independence and socialist society.

Dilli Chalo

Step 1: 'Dilli Chalo' (March to Delhi) was the battle cry of the Indian National Army. Step 2: This slogan represented the INA's goal to march towards Delhi and liberate India's capital. Step 3: Bose used this cry to motivate INA soldiers to fight against British forces. Step 4: While 'Jai Hind' was also associated with Bose, 'Dilli Chalo' was specifically the military battle cry. Step 5: The other slogans were used by different leaders and movements in the freedom struggle.

Singapore

Step 1: Subhas Chandra Bose organized the Azad Hind Fauj (INA) in Singapore in 1943. Step 2: Singapore was chosen because it had a large Indian population and was under Japanese control. Step 3: The Japanese had captured many Indian soldiers in Singapore, Malaya, and Burma who joined the INA. Step 4: Bose also established the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore in October 1943. Step 5: While Bose visited other places like Tokyo and Berlin, Singapore was the main organizational center for the INA.

Shahid and Swaraj Islands

Step 1: The Japanese handed over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Step 2: Bose renamed Andaman as 'Shahid Island' (meaning Martyr Island). Step 3: He renamed Nicobar as 'Swaraj Island' (meaning Self-rule Island). Step 4: These names reflected the spirit of sacrifice and freedom that Bose wanted to instill. Step 5: This was the first stretch of Indian territory that came under the control of the Provisional Government of Free India.