Bose was given an very warming welcome by the Indian community, he was a born leader with a dynamic personality, possessing a moving power of oratory. During his first public speech, Bose announced his plans to organise a Free Indian Provisional Government (FIPG). 

In October 1943, 

During a mammoth gathering outside the Cathay Building, the FIPG came as well. The event was witnessed by the Indians from all over Southeast Asia, in order to strengthen the INA, Bose toured the neighbouring Japanese-occupied territories including Bangkok, Rangoon, Saigon and parts of cause by joining the INA and contributed large amounts of money and jewellery.

INA became a major movement attracting two million Indian civillians and 55,000 Indian soldiers in Southeast Asia. Woman joined the INA and formed the famous " Rani of Jhansi". Even though the INA are under the control of Bose, the refused to be part of the Japanese army, instead they chose to be an independent army, fighting for the freedom of their motherland. 

On 8 July 1945, 

 Bose laid the foundation stone at the INA War Memorial at the esplanade, Singapore, it is to commemorate the " Unknown Warrior" of the INA. The words inscribed upon the War Memorial were the motto of the INA: Unity ( Ittefaq), Faith (Etmad) and Sacrifice (Kurbani). 

On 15 August 1947, 

The INA did not succeed in their armed struggle, but their fervour and patriotism contributed to the eventual achievement of India's independence. At the famous Red Fort trials, attempts by the British to charge the INA with treason sparked off anti-British demonstrations. Not long after , India became independent.

Adapted from : Ministry of Education, Singapore , History Textbook [ 11 February 2013 ]
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