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The famous call 'Dilli Chalo' (On to Delhi) was given to the soldiers of the Indian National Army by:
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Answer: Option A — Subhas Chandra Bose
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The famous call "Dilli Chalo" ("On to Delhi") was given by Subhas Chandra Bose to the soldiers of the Indian National Army (INA).
Context:
- Bose arrived in Singapore in July 1943 and took over the leadership of the Indian Independence League and the INA from Rash Behari Bose.
- On 5 July 1943, he addressed the soldiers of the INA at a rally in Singapore, and gave the call "Dilli Chalo".
- He told them that their goal was to march to Delhi and hold a victory parade at the Red Fort.
- The slogan inspired the soldiers and the Indian community in South-East Asia.
The march towards India:
- In 1944, units of the INA fought alongside the Japanese army on the Burma front and entered Indian territory in the north-east.
- They reached Kohima and Imphal, and hoisted the Indian flag at Moirang in Manipur (April 1944).
- However, the Japanese offensive failed, and the INA had to retreat, suffering heavy losses.
Earlier use of the slogan:
The rebels of 1857 had marched from Meerut to Delhi, and the slogan recalled that earlier struggle.
The INA trials:
After the war, the trials of INA officers in Delhi caused great public anger.
NCERT on the INA:
NCERT notes that Subhas Chandra Bose, a radical nationalist, formed the INA with the help of the Japanese, and that he called on the soldiers to march to Delhi.
Other slogans of Bose:
"Jai Hind" became the national greeting.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Lala Har Dayal led the Ghadar Party; Rash Behari Bose led the Indian Independence League; Bhagat Singh gave other slogans.
Quick tip
Remember: "Dilli Chalo" = Subhas Chandra Bose (Singapore, 5 July 1943, to the INA); INA flag at Moirang (April 1944); "Jai Hind".
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