Gumnami Baba was reportedly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
INA : Subhas Chandra Bose , a popular Indian leader led Indian National Army.
His daring escape from British detention. and motivational appeal impressed many Indians.
It led to strong financial and tactical support to Indian National Army.
INA was well known for its guerilla warfare.
INA under his command did trouble British armed forces for a while.
Disappearance : Neta ji controversially died in 1945 in an air crash in Japan.
His mortal remains are kept in an urn in a Japanese shrine.
But, his close kith and kin refused to accept his death.
Many official and private enquiries did not led to any conclusion.
Appearance : In late 1940’s a monk appeared in Ayodhya.
He kept low profile and was known for his stoic silence.
Interestingly , he was visited by former members of Indian National Army.
Unlike other monks, he read English newspapers and listened to world news on his radio.
He spoke with thick accented hindi and impeccable English.
Departure : Gumnami Baba passed away at the age of 88 in 1985.
Soon , his death became a national news.
On further probe, 26 boxes carrying personal items related to Subhas Chandra Bose, were found.
These also include rare family photos , secret INA war plans , maps etc.
Later, at the behest of High Court, these were preserved in the district treasury.
In 2016, all these personal items were shifted to International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya.
Perhaps : “Everyone loves a conspiracy.” : Dan Brown (author)
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