In an address to the members of the Indian Independence League, Sjt. Subhas Chandra Bose, the new President, said: “Two conditions are essential for the speedy attainment of freedom, a favourable international situation, and a determination on our part not to rest till we reach our goal of complete freedom. I am convinced that the Tripartite Powers are on our side and will be successful in their fight against Britain. I am aware that all the Axis Powers, and specially Japan, sympathise fully with us, and are ready to do all in their power to help us. Therefore, I say that the international situation is in our favour and has given us an opportunity to strike at our enemy. I trust I need not remind you that India’s liberation is bound up with an Axis Victory.”