Azad Hind Fauz led by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose forced British forces to quit India. The Times of India, then wrote
that the popularity, glory and reputation Azad Hind Fauz earned in British India was unprecedented. The philos-
ophy of Azad Hind Fauz cast deep impression on Indian forces. The forces were then, the slave of British rule but due to the
war policy of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Indian forces were no more committed and allegiance to the then rulers. Even
after being defeated in the battle field, Netaji had firm belief that Azad Hind Fauz would cast indelible impression on Indian forces.
Netaji had firm belief that after the conclusion
of the world war, when the
jawans of Azad Hind Fauz would
return back to India and meet their
counter parts in Indian Army, their
(Indian army) loyalty and devoutness
towards British Government would
affect. In 1845 Netaji, to his lieutenants
said that even after the surrender of
Azad Hind Fauz before Indian Army or
being held by the army of friendly
nation the objective of the armed battle
would be served.
"The ideals of
Azad Hind Fauz
had deep marks
on the Indian
army. They were
deeply
impressed with
their discipline
and rules. The
fight which
Azad Hind Fauz
took against
British Force
was big lesson
to Indian Army"
The lieutenants of
Netaji could not understand that after
disbandment of the force, how could it realize its dreams? But what happened
later, proved Netaji's prediction right.
In 1945-46 due to the charges framed
before the army court of Azad Hind
Fauz, ripples generated in the nation
making it virtually impossible to feel
Indian forces the heat.
The members of Indian Army had,
themselves seen the total organized and
disciplined Azad Hind Fauz members
fighting in the wars in Southern-East
regions as an independent army with
due courage and bravery. When
Japanese forces deserted Rangoon,
6,000 Fauz jawans, under the leadership of Colonel Arshad maintained
total peace and order. They did not
allow anti-social elements to loot or
arson. Under the leadership of
Brigadier KS Thimaiyya, the Indian
forces entered the city and were surprised
to see the discipline and the
order of the force and the competence
with which, they had maintained the
peace of the city.
Basically the jawans of Azad Hind
Fauz and Indian Army had many similarities
and even many of them
belonged to same place and even same
family.
"Subhash
Chandra Bose
had decided to
dilute the commitment
of
Indian sepoys
towards British
Government.
He presented
such an example
that the
Indian forces
stood for their
rights"
Thus, when the jawans of Azad
Hind Fauz surrendered before the
Indian Army, it was very difficult to
stop them from establishing rapport
mutually. When the Indian Army occupied
Southern-East part, then they
came in touch with the Indians. These
Indians were influenced by the nationalistic
and patriotism as preached by
Netaji. The Indian community had deep
impact of the wonderful personality of
Netaji.After the surrender of Japan and
occupancy of the forces of friendly
nations on Malaya, Thailand and
Singapore, there was a little gap. And
in this period, total instability and confusion
prevailed. Though, the leaders
of Indian Independence League were not arrested. Hence under
their guidance, the underground
leaders publicized
nationalistic sentiments
among the Indian soldiers
in British army.
The
speeches of Netaji, his cutouts,
pictures were circulated
in large number
among Indian
jawans. The
Indian forces continued
for one year.
And in the period, they were much
friendly with the Azad Hind Force
members and had immense devotion
and reverence towards Netaji.
The Indian forces also felt that they
were seen with hatred and enmity. The
people of South-East consider them as
slaves of British forces, who terrorize
Asians. But they had great reverence
for Azad Hind Fauz. All these factors
had their impact on the jawans of
Indian Army and their dedication
towards British rulers was shaken. And
when the time for the hearing in Lal
Quila against the fauz members
reached, Royal Air Force expressed
their sentiments in favour of Azad Hind Fauz members. The jawans of Indian
Air Force collected donations to help
out the brave soldiers of Azad Hind
Fauz.
The jawans of the IAF sent message
to the Bengal Congress
Committee and not only appreciated
the model of the force but also praised
their activities. The Air Force jawans
also protested against the court martial
of the brave members ofAzad Hind
Fauz. Thereafter a wave of sympathy in
favour of the Azad Hind Fauz blew and
the strong sentiments in favour of the
Azad Hind Fauz compelled the
Government to change its policy. The
chief Captain of the British force wrote
to his superiors that the Indian force is
happy with the release of the members
of the Azad Hind Fauz. Had efforts
been made to make the punishment
granted to them by the court, there was
probability of total anarchy prevailing.
Even there was threat of division in the
force after revolt.
In fact the situation had turned volatile.
After the strike of the Royale Air Force
in January 1946, the Royale Indian Air
Force too went on strike. Besides other demands, one of the demands was to
discharge the members of Azad Hind
Fauz patriots. In February 1946 Royale
Indian Navy revolted. The Navy
jawans revolted everywhere including
Bombay, Karachi, Madras, Calcutta,
Coachin, Vishakhapatnam, Mandapam
and Andaman. Only 10 naval ships
could escape from the revolt and on
rest of the ships, the occupants stood
against the Government.
The Army revolt had scared British
Government and Indian Government.
The Englishmen understood that
Indians are too annoyed with their
presence now and had they not leave
the country; they would be forced to
move out. Previously, the British
Government kept saying that when
Congress and Muslim League would
reach some consensus, then only something
could happen. But after this
revolt, they understood that it is better
to quit India as soon as possible.
Thus, it was the miracle of Netaji
Subhash Chandra Bose and his Azad
Hind Fauz that Britishers were forced
to move out of the country. British
Government for amicably moving out
sent Mountbatten to plan moving out of
the country.
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