Abhishek pays tribute to Rashbehari Bose, Justice Radhabinod Pal in Japan

Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of Trinamul Congress, today visited the cemetery of Rashbehari Bose in Japan.

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Sources privy to the information said Mr Banerjee has extended an invitation to Mr Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan to visit West Bengal on his next visit to India.

The TMC MP went to the Tama cemetery in Tokyo and placed a floral wreath on the tomb. In his X handle Mr Banerjee wrote: "Felt a deep sense of pride and goosebumps while paying my respects and offering floral tributes to this great son of Bengal. India is eternally grateful for his indomitable spirit and pivotal role in our freedom struggle. It was disheartening to see his memorial in such a neglected and dilapidated state." He further wrote "I have requested our Ambassador @AmbSibiGeorge and @IndianEmbTokyo to take up the matter with the concerned authorities and ensure that this remarkable hero receives the honour he truly deserves."

Bose, posing as P.N. Tagore, secretary of Rabindranath Tagore, went to Japan. He set up the Indian National Army, which he later handed over to Netaji who arrived in Japan from Germany in a submarine. Rabindranath, during his visit to Japan, went to the house of Bose and met his Japanese wife.

Mr Banerjee also visited the monument dedicated to Justice Radhabinod Pal at the Yasukuni Shrine and paid floral tributes.