Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary on Sunday, describing him as the “immortal son of the nation” and lauding his lifelong dedication to India’s unity, pride, and development.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “A heartfelt tribute to the immortal son of the nation, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, on his birth anniversary. He sacrificed his life to protect the honour, dignity, and pride of the country. His ideals and principles are invaluable in the construction of a developed and self-reliant India.”
The Prime Minister also shared a video clip highlighting Dr. Mookerjee’s life, values, and his vision for India.
“Bengal’s son, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, used to say that any nation can only be secure through its own energy. He had immense faith in the nation’s resources and in the capable people of this country,” PM Modi noted.
Reflecting on Dr. Mookerjee’s contributions post-Independence, the Prime Minister said,
“After Independence, his vision helped lift the country from despair and disappointment. As the first Minister for Industry and Supply, he drafted India’s first industrial policy. He believed that if the government, educational institutions, and industrial organizations worked together, India would soon achieve economic independence.”
PM Modi also praised Dr. Mookerjee’s forward-thinking approach, “His contributions towards women’s empowerment, education, and the shaping of India’s nuclear policy were far ahead of his time. I pay my deepest respects to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and bow to his memory.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid homage, recalling Dr. Mookerjee’s powerful stance against the dual governance system in Jammu and Kashmir.
“In one country, two constitutions, two heads, and two flags will not work… This was the lifelong pledge of the great man, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who tirelessly dedicated himself to an undivided India,” CM Yogi said on X.
He added, “Humble tributes to the revered Dr. Mookerjee ji, the founding president of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a fervent nationalist thinker, and a martyr of Kashmir’s integration. Your life remains a timeless beacon of national unity, education, and public service that will continue to inspire generations.”
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also remembered Dr. Mookerjee, stating,
“Remembering the illustrious son of Maa Bharati, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Ji, on his Janm Jayanti. A visionary leader and great educationist, he sacrificed his life for a united and modern India. His unparalleled contribution to nation-building continues to inspire generations.”
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh—ideological predecessor of today’s Bharatiya Janata Party—is remembered as a staunch nationalist, a visionary political leader, and an educationist committed to India’s sovereignty and progress.
(With inputs from IANS)
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