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INDIA
WILL BE FREE
Message
of August 17, 1945,
to Indiano
in East Asia,
retranslatod
from the Tamil version
published
by Swatantra India, Singapore.
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| BROTHERS and
sisters ! A great chapter in the history of India's freedom struggle has
come to a close now. India's sons and daughters living in East Asia have
secured a permanent place in this chapter.
By contributing
men, money and supplies to the struggle for Idian independence, you have
set up a shining example of patriotism and sacrifice. I can never forget
your generous and enthusiastic response to my call of Total Mobilization.
Like a perennial spring you sent your sons and daughters to the Azad Hind
Fanj and Jhansi Rani Regiment. You gave generous donations in cash and
kind to the war fund of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind. In short,
you have carried out your duty as the real sons and daughters of India.
I am more aggrieved than you by the fact that your sufferings and sacrifices
have not yielded immediate results.
Neverthless
they have not gone waste, because they have paved the path of deliverance
of our motherland and will be a perpetual source of inspiration to Indians
living all over the world. The future will bless you and will speak with
pride of your sacrifices at the altar of Indian independence and of your
solid achievements.
At this unprecedented
juncture in our history I have a word for you. Do not be disheartened by
our temporary defeat ; be cheerful and optimistic. Above all, never lose
your faith in the destiny of India. There is no power on earth which can
keep India in bondage. India will be free and, that too, soon. JAl-HIND
!
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