“He made courageous efforts to further India’s unity”: PM Modi on Shyama Prasad Mookerjee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cupboard colleagues and a number of other BJP leaders paid their tribute to Shyama Prasad Mookerjee on his 119th delivery anniversary immediately. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was an academician, politician and barrister who based the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor of Bhartiya Janata Party or BJP.
“I bow to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Jayanti. A devout patriot, he made exemplary contributions towards India’s development. He made courageous efforts to further India’s unity. His thoughts and ideals give strength to millions across the nation,” tweeted PM Modi.
I bow to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Jayanti. A religious patriot, he made exemplary contributions in the direction of India’s improvement. He made brave efforts to additional India’s unity. His ideas and beliefs give energy to hundreds of thousands throughout the nation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2020
Home Minister Amit Shah in his tribute to Shyama Prasad Mookerjee stated, he’ll “always be remembered for his efforts in making Kashmir an integral part of India. He will continue to inspire people for his sacrifice for upholding India’s unity and integrity.”
BJP nationwide chief JP Nadda, in his deal with, stated Shyama Prasad Mookerjee’s beliefs have been a “unique blend of regional aspirations and national unity”. Mr Nadda stated, Shyama Prasad Mookerjee had impressed the abolition of Section 370 and Article 35A, and sowed the seed of Jammu and Kashmir’s improvement by his slogan, “Ek desh mein do vidhaan, do nishaan, do pradhaan nahin chalega (One country can’t have two constitutions, two leaders and two national emblems).
Union Minister Babul Supriyo paid his homage to Shyama Prasad Mookerjee and wrote, “…His unconditional devotion and supreme sacrifice for India’s integrity and sovereignty will at all times be remembered.”
My tribute to the Founder of Bharatiya Jan Sangh & freedom fighter Dr. #shyamaprasadmukherjee Ji on his 119th birth anniversary. His unconditional devotion & ultimate sacrifice for India’s integrity and sovereignty will always be remembered.#SyamaPrasad4OneIndiapic.twitter.com/lT40eZueJ1
— Babul Supriyo (@SuPriyoBabul) July 6, 2020
Aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri paid his tribute to Shyama Prasad Mookerjee and described him as a “staunch nationalist and agency believer in India’s unity and improvement…His philosophy, imaginative and prescient and beliefs proceed to encourage generations of Indians.”
I join the nation in paying homage to staunch nationalist & firm believer in India’s unity & development, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Ji on the occasion of his 119th birth anniversary.
His philosophy, vision & ideals continue to inspire generations of Indians.#SyamaPrasad4OneIndiapic.twitter.com/lbKWQmBBWR— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) July 6, 2020
Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was part of Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet but he had resigned after differences grew with the latter over Liaquat pact. With the help of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, he founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was also the president of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha from 1943 to 1946.