Paying tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s driver Colonel Nizamuddin, who passed away on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that he added strength to India’s freedom struggle.
“Tributes to Subhas Babu's close associate, Colonel Nizamuddin. I recall my meeting with him. His demise is saddening,” PM Modi tweeted.
“We will always remember the idealism, courage & patriotism of Colonel Nizamuddin, which added strength to our freedom struggle,” he added.
117-year-old INA veteran Colonel Nizamuddin died on Monday in his native village of Dhakwa in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh after a prolonged illness.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters.
