Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges youth to draw inspiration from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and work towards building a united, developed India. Emphasizing unity, he cautions against divisive forces while highlighting Netaji's life and legacy on the occasion of Parakram Diwas.
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