Kataria: Dr Syama Prasad laid foundation of self-reliant India
"Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a staunch nationalist, visionary leader, thoughtful educationist, and enlightened parliamentarian, whose life journey is an inspiration for the youth.
He served as the VC of Calcutta University at the age of just 33 and laid the foundation of industrial development as the first industry minister of independent India," Kataria said, paying rich tributes to him as the chief guest at the anniversary celebrations at Mahila Bhawan in Sector 38 here Sunday.
He emphasised that Dr Mookerjee's industrial policy presented in 1948 is still considered the foundation stone of the country's self-reliant industrial structure.
He said Dr Mookerjee's nationalism was not limited to political boundaries, but by establishing the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, he made patriotism, a cultural identity, and good governance the core of his ideology.
Referring to Dr Mookerjee's resolution of "One Country, One Constitution, One Flag", Kataria said his movement against two constitutions and two PMs in J&K was a historic sacrifice for the unity and integrity of India. He said Dr Mookerjee's resolution was fulfilled by the Centre in the form of the nullification of
Article 370
on 5 Aug 2019, which is a true tribute to his struggle and sacrifice. TNN
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