Question

As the Supreme Commander of the INA, Subhas Chandra Bose inspired, from outside the country, many in his homeland. In this context, answer the following questions:

1. How can you say that the INA was a unique army?
2. What were the main objectives of the INA?
3. What were the achievements of the INA?

Answer 1

1. The Indian National Army (INA) was a revolutionary force, different from many other armies involved in the global war. It was formed on foreign soil, far from its homeland, and relied on other countries for planes, tanks, weapons, and transport. The INA depended on the patriotic support of Indians living across East Asia, from Myanmar to Japan, for resources like money, food, and clothing. However, its greatest strength was the spirit of self-sacrifice among the soldiers, who volunteered eagerly to give their lives for the cause.
2. Objectives of the INA:
   1. To organise an armed revolution and fight the British Army with modern weapons.
   2. Since organising a revolution from India was difficult, this responsibility fell on Indians living abroad, especially those in East Asia.
   3. To establish a Provisional Government of Free India to effectively mobilise all resources.
   4. Total mobilisation of Indian manpower and money for a full-scale war.
   5. The motto of the INA was "unity, faith, sacrifice."
3. Achievements of the INA:
   1. The INA began its fight for India's liberation in February 1944.
   2. It captured Mowdok, an outpost southeast of Chittagong, and advanced to the Indian border.
   3. The INA took control of the military post at Klang Klang.
   4. They fought fiercely against British forces in the Assam hills and successfully captured Ukhral and Kohima.
   5. On March 19, 1944, they raised the Tricolour Flag for the first time on liberated Indian soil.