Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday described Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a leader of extraordinary calibre, saying the nation continues to enjoy freedom because of the immense sacrifices made by valiant freedom fighters like him.
Addressing a gathering in Cuttack
during the Parakram Diwas celebrations marking Netaji Jayanti, the Vice President began his address in Odia, drawing warm applause from the audience.
He said he felt proud to be in Odisha, a state deeply associated with the birth and legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.