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Key Points:
- About: On October 21, 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose announced the establishment of the ‘Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind’ or the provincial government of free India in Singapore.
- Leadership Roles: Within the provisional Government, Bose held multiple positions, serving as the Head of State, Prime Minister, and Minister of War.
- Women’s Organization: Captain Lakshmi led the women’s organization, while SA Ayer headed the publicity wing within the newly formed government.
- Supreme Adviser: Revolutionary leader Ras Behari Bose was appointed as the supreme adviser by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
- Support from Axis Powers: The government garnered support from the Axis powers, including Imperial Japan, Nazi Germany, the Italian Social Republic, and their allies.
- Proclamation of Authority: The Azad Hind government swiftly asserted authority over Indian civilian and military personnel in Southeast Asian British colonial territory after its formation.
Why in News:
- In a recent interview, an electoral candidate claimed that Subhas Chandra Bose, not Jawaharlal Nehru, was the first prime minister of independent India.
