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The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP president J.P. Nadda pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Bharatiya Janata Party president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 72nd death anniversary, which was observed as 'Balidan Diwas'. The BJP chief said the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founding president 'made the supreme sacrifice while opposing Articles 370 and 35A, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir'. Mr. Nadda said 'Balidan Diwas' (Sacrifice Day) events were being held by the party workers across the country. 'Dr. Mookerjee passed away under mysterious circumstances in Srinagar jail. Even his mother had demanded an inquiry into his death, but the appeal was ignored by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a historic step and a true tribute to Dr. Mookerjee's vision and sacrifice,' he said. 'Born in Bengal, Dr. Mookerjee played a pivotal role in India's Independence and in shaping the identity of today's India. His contribution was especially crucial in ensuring that regions like West Bengal, Punjab, and Assam became and remained integral parts of the nation,' he added. A party release said 'Dr. Mookerjee was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University at the age of just 33'. 'He later entered the Legislative Assembly and served United Bengal. After Independence, Dr. Mookerjee became a Minister in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's first cabinet. However, ideological differences and his Opposition to Nehru's appeasement policies led him to resign from the post. He went on to establish the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and was one of its founding members,' said a party release. The BJP chief said that after the political party's founding, 'Dr. Mookerjee had vehemently opposed the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir... and gave the slogan Ek desh mein do nishan, do vidhan, aur do pradhan nahi chalenge [Two symbols, two Constitutions, and two heads will not work in one country]' and launched a movement against it. 'At that time, entry into Jammu and Kashmir required a special permit. Defying this rule, Dr. Mookerjee set out for the State on May 11 without seeking permission. He was arrested at the border and imprisoned in Srinagar. Tragically, on June 23, 1953, exactly 72 years ago, Dr. Mookerjee lost his life under mysterious circumstances in custody...,' he said. The BJP chief said: 'Every BJP karyakarta [worker] feels immense pride that on August 6, 2019, under the decisive leadership and resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the strategic execution by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Article 370 was finally abolished in Parliament...'
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
National Education Policy will transform India's educational landscape: V-P Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday (June 23, 2025) said the National Education Policy (NEP) when implemented will transform India's educational landscape as the policy resonates with the country's "civilizational spirit, sense and ethos". Mr. Dhankhar shared his thoughts as he addressed the inaugural session of the 99th annual meet and national conference of the vice chancellors organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at the Amity University in Noida. "I must share with you that after more than three decades, something has happened which has truly changed the landscape of our education. I am referring to the National Education Policy 2020," he told the gathering of academic leaders. Reflecting on his experience as the former Governor of West Bengal, the Vice President said that he was closely associated with the development of this policy. "Input from hundreds of thousands of people was considered in shaping this policy after more than three decades," said Mr. Dhankhar. "The policy resonates with our civilizational spirit, sense and ethos, and it will transform our educational system when implemented," he added. The Vice President also paid tribute to BJP ideologue and Jana Sangha founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his "Balidan Diwas" on Monday, calling it a historic day. "It's a great day in the history of our nation. Today is the 'Balidan Diwas' of one of the finest sons of the soil, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The name itself is revered," he said. Recalling Mookerjee's contribution to the integration of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Dhankhar highlighted the powerful slogan that he raised during his campaign in 1952: "Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan aur Ek Pradhan hoga desh mein, do nahin honge". "For too long, we suffered under Article 370, which bled both us and the state of Jammu and Kashmir in several ways," he said.
Hans India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP to hold ‘Balidan Diwas' events marking Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's martyrdom
Hyderabad: Union Minister and BJP State Chief G Kishan Reddy has urged party leaders and activists to hold meetings with the party's primary members at polling booth levels across Telangana. This initiative aims to strengthen the party's organizational structure and involves planting saplings as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, set to take place on Monday. BJP State General Secretary Gujjala Premender Reddy stated on Sunday that this call to action is in honor of 'Balidan Diwas' (Martyrdom Day), which commemorates the sacrifice of Bharatiya Jana Sangh (formerly BJP) founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. He added, 'The party has planned various programs starting from Dr Mukherjee's martyrdom day on June 23, continuing until his birth anniversary on July 6.' Tribute programs for Dr. Mukherjee will be held in all regions. Key participants include BJP State President and Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, BJP OBC Morcha National President, BJP Parliamentary Board Member, Member of Parliament Dr K Laxman, and BJP Legislature Party Leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy, among others. These events will take place at the BJP State Office in Hyderabad, Nampally. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar will pay tribute to Dr. Mukherjee at the Karimnagar BJP District Office. Additionally, BJP National Vice President and Member of Parliament DK Aruna will honor Dr Mukherjee during the sapling planting program in Kammadanam village of the Shadnagar constituency. Members of Parliament, MLAs, Legislative Council members, BJP state leaders, district presidents, party leaders in charge, public representatives, and former public representatives will participate in various activities at their polling booth levels, mandals, districts, and urban areas.
