This railway junction of Jharkhand has a special connection with Netaji Subhas Bose; people here still celebrate a special day
23 January 1897, the historic day when the brave son of Mother India and the hero of the freedom struggle, Subhas Chandra Bose was born. Due to his unique courage, foresight and leadership ability, he left an indelible mark in the heart of every Indian. His birthday is celebrated as Parakram Diwas every year across the country. Countless inspirational stories about Netaji's freedom struggle remind us of his sacrifice and dedication. But do you know Netaji has a special and precious relationship with Jharkhand? Jharkhand became his important hideout during the freedom struggle and his last presence was also recorded here. Apart from this, there is a railway junction called Gomoh Junction, which holds a special connection with Netaji.
Subhas Chandra Bose was last seen at Gomoh Junction in Dhanbad. This claim has been made in many media reports. Apart from this, PM Modi has also mentioned it in his Mann Ki Baat program in the year 2022. In his honor, the Ministry of Railways changed the name of this station to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomo Junction in the year 2009. On 17 January 1941, Netaji reached Gomoh station with his nephew Dr. Shishir Bose. To escape from the British, he hid in the forest of Hatiataad. There he had a secret meeting with freedom fighter Alijan and advocate Chiranjeev Babu. Later, the local people arranged for him to stay in the tribal colony located in the Loco Bazar of Gomoh.
After staying in the tribal colony, his two fellow freedom fighters Alijan and advocate Chiranjeev Babu sent him to Delhi on 18 January 1941. Let us tell you that Subhas Chandra Bose had come to Dhanbad several times between 1930 and 1941. In 1930, he founded the country's first registered Tata Colliery Mazdoor Sangathan. He was the president of this organization and from here he started trying to organize the workers.
The people of Gomoh respected Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose so much that even today on 18 January, local people honour the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot and train manager of the Up Netaji Express train by garlanding them. The train is sent towards its destination after putting a picture of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the engine. This tradition has been continuing for the last several years.