Which out of the following are correct about the Provisional Azad Hind Government?
A. The Provisional Azad Hind Government was announced with headquarters in Singapore.
B. Subhas Chandra Bose became the Prime Minister of this Government.
C. S A Ayer was a Minister in this Government.
D. A C Chatterji was a minister in this Government.
E. Lakshmi Swaminathan was a minister in this cabinet.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The Provisional Azad Hind Government was indeed announced with its headquarters in Singapore during World War II. Subhas Chandra Bose was the Prime Minister of this government-in-exile. S A Ayer, A C Chatterji, and Lakshmi Swaminathan (later Lakshmi Sahgal) all served as ministers in the cabinet. Therefore, all statements A, B, C, D, and E are correct.

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The Provisional Azad Hind Government was formed in 1943 with the aim to free India from British rule through armed struggle, supported by Axis powers. It was a symbol of Indian nationalism in exile and attempted to establish legitimacy as the government of free India. The cabinet included key freedom fighters and leaders like Lakshmi Swaminathan, who led the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, the women’s regiment of the Indian National Army (INA). This government played a crucial role in boosting the morale of Indian soldiers and people during the struggle for independence.