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India Gazette
23-06-2025
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Yogi Adityanath plants sapling on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's death anniversary
Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath planted a sapling under the 'Ek ped maa ke naam' campaign in Bhadohi on the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee's death anniversary on Monday. Earlier in the day, paying tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the Chief Minister described the late leader as a 'distinguished scholar, a great freedom fighter, and a visionary.' Mookerjee founded Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which later took shape as the BJP. Adressing a gathering in Lucknow, Adityanath said, 'The day marks the sacred death anniversary of the great son of Mother India, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the founding president of the Bharatiya Janata Sangh. On this very day, in 1953, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee sacrificed his life for the cause of a united India. Dr. Mookerjee was a distinguished scholar, a great freedom fighter, and a visionary who dreamt of a 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat'.' Adityanath highlighted Mookerjee's significant role in shaping India's early industrial policies as the country's first cabinet minister in post-independence India. Chief Minister Yogi said, 'As a Cabinet Minister in independent India, he played a significant role in shaping the country's industrial policy, benefiting the nation with his visionary leadership. As the cabinet minister, he played a pivotal role in addressing the country's food needs as the first minister in independent India. He resigned from the central cabinet, observing the actions of the government under Pandit Nehru's leadership after independence, particularly the manipulation of national unity and integrity. Dr. Mookerjee went on to lead the Bahratiya Janata Sangh (Indian People's Union), giving rise to a new political beginning in the country.' CM Yogi noted that a key part of Mookerjee's struggle was his opposition to Article 370, which granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir and undermined national unity. 'After independence, in 1950, with the implementation of the Constitution, and after the first general elections in 1952, the then government introduced Article 370 in the Constitution, which posed a challenge to national unity. The government implemented a permit system in Kashmir, and those sitting in power began to undermine the national security and integrity of the country. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, in response, entered Kashmir proclaiming the slogan 'Ek Pradhan, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan'. He was arrested, and he sacrificed his life in jail on 23rd June 1953 in Jammu and Kashmir.' Adityanath also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for realising Mookerjee's vision. 'The dream that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee envisioned in 1953 of a united, strong, and secure India was realized years later under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. On August 5, 2019, Article 370 was abrogated in Kashmir, aligning with the democratic values of the Indian Constitution and fulfilling the vision of 'Ek Bharat, Sresht Bharat.' The removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is a mark of gratitude towards Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee by the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party.' (ANI)
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tripura CM Manik Saha pays floral tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday paid floral tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary. In a post on social media X, Saha wrote that Mokerjee's vision for a united India and belief in sacrifice being the ultimate form of devotion inspired leaders to serve the nation. 'Paid floral tribute to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Ji at the BJP Tripura Party office on his 'Balidan Diwas.' His vision for a united India and belief that 'sacrifice is the ultimate form of devotion' inspire us to serve the nation,' the post read. Earlier in the day, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, along with the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President VD Sharma, also paid floral tribute to Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Addressing a program organised on the occasion, CM Yadav remembered his contributions and urged the party workers to follow the path shown by Dr Mookerjee. 'There are a few great personalities who contributed before freedom, as well as played a crucial role at the time of the formation of the Indian Constitution post Independence. Today, we are here to remember the contribution of one such personality, Dr Syama Prasad I am satisfied that Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed Article Mookerjee made us realise that Jammu and Kashmir is our crown and we need to admire it. Today, we can see us remember the contribution of Dr Mookerjee and follow the path shown by his life,' CM Yadav said. Additionally, BJP state president VD Sharma also addressed the program and highlighted the resolve of Dr Mookerjee to revoke Article 370. 'Today we are remembering Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who sacrificed his life in the journey from Bharatiya Jana Sangh to Bharatiya Janata then government had decided that there would be two rules in one nation through article 370, and Mookerjee launched agitation against it, went to jail and formed the Jana Sangh. He had died in Jail with a resolve to remove Article 370. Our party was formed due to the sacrifice of Mookerjee, so today is a resolution day for us. We are proud to say that PM Modi fulfilled Syama Prasad Mookerjee's resolution of article 370 revocation,' VD Sharma. 'On the death anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, we pay floral tribute to him, and every party worker should resolve to follow the path shown by Mookerjee,' he added. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Distinguished scholar, a great freedom fighter..": Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, credits Modi for fulfilling his vision
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary, describing the late leader as a 'distinguished scholar, a great freedom fighter, and a visionary.' Mookerjee founded Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological parent organisation of the BJP. Adressing a gathering in Lucknow, Adityanath said, 'Today marks the sacred death anniversary of the great son of Mother India, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the founding president of the Bharatiya Janata Sangh. On this very day, in 1953, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee sacrificed his life for the cause of a united India. Dr. Mookerjee was a distinguished scholar, a great freedom fighter, and a visionary who dreamt of a 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat'.' Adityanath highlighted Mookerjee's significant role in shaping India's early industrial policies as the country's first cabinet minister in post-independence India. Chief Minister Yogi said, 'As a Cabinet Minister in independent India, he played a significant role in shaping the country's industrial policy, benefiting the nation with his visionary leadership. As the cabinet minister, he played a pivotal role in addressing the country's food needs as the first minister in independent India. He resigned from the central cabinet, observing the actions of the government under Pandit Nehru's leadership after independence, particularly the manipulation of national unity and integrity. Dr. Mookerjee went on to lead the Bahratiya Janata Sangh (Indian People's Union), giving rise to a new political beginning in the country.' CM Yogi noted that a key part of Mookerjee's struggle was his opposition to Article 370, which granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir and undermined national unity. 'After independence, in 1950, with the implementation of the Constitution, and after the first general elections in 1952, the then government introduced Article 370 in the Constitution, which posed a challenge to national unity. The government implemented a permit system in Kashmir, and those sitting in power began to undermine the national security and integrity of the country. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, in response, entered Kashmir proclaiming the slogan 'Ek Pradhan, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan'. He was arrested, and he sacrificed his life in jail on 23rd June 1953 in Jammu and Kashmir.' Adityanath also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for realizing Mookerjee's vision. 'The dream that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee envisioned in 1953 of a united, strong, and secure India was realized years later under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. On August 5, 2019, Article 370 was abrogated in Kashmir, aligning with the democratic values of the Indian Constitution and fulfilling the vision of 'Ek Bharat, Sresht Bharat.' The removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is a mark of gratitude towards Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee by the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party.' According to the BJP's official website, on the issue of the Delhi pact with Liaquat Ali Khan, Mookerjee resigned from the Cabinet on April 6, 1950. Later, on October 21, 1951, Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in Delhi and became its first president. Mookerjee went to visit Kashmir in 1953 and was arrested on May 11. He died there under detention on June 23, 1953. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Haryana CM Saini pays floral tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Chandigarh [India], June 23 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday paid a floral tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary and stated that he was the leader who opposed the system of permit to enter Kashmir. He further expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling the vision of Syama Prasad Mookerjee. 'Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee had said that India is one from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. He had opposed the system of taking permit to enter Kashmir. He started his yatra and entered Jammu and Kashmir, and the government there arrested him... I express my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling the vision of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee...' Saini said speaking to the media. In a post on social media X, the Haryana CM wrote that Mookerjee was a great leader and he gave shape to the dream of united India. 'My heartfelt tributes to the great educationist, founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, revered Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee ji, who always kept the country supreme, on his martyrdom day. His contribution as a true great leader of nationalism who gave shape to the dream of a united India will always be remembered,' the post read. Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda also paid floral tribute to Mookerjee on his death anniversary at Delhi's BJP headquarters. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological parent organisation of the BJP. He also served as the Minister for Industry and Supply in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet. Addressing party workers, Nadda highlighted Mookerjee's contributions to India's unity and questioned the circumstances of his death in 1953. 'Due to ideological differences and the appeasement policy of Dr Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from his cabinet, and later he was among the founding members of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. He opposed the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir,' Nadda said. Mookerjee, a staunch advocate for a united India, protested against Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Nadda stated that Mookerjee died under mysterious circumstances in Srinagar jail in 1953, and despite demands for an inquiry from his party and his mother, there was none. 'He died mysteriously in Srinagar jail on 23 June 1953. At that time, Bharatiya Jana Sangh was very small. We raised our voice. The opposition said that there should be an inquiry. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's mother also wrote a letter to Jawaharlal Nehru saying that there should be an inquiry about this, but it was not heard,' he stated. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
MP CM Mohan Yadav, BJP chief VD Sharma pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 23 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav along with state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President VD Sharma paid floral tribute to Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary in Bhopal on Monday. Addressing a program organised on the occasion, CM Yadav remembered his contributions and urged the party workers to follow the path shown by Dr Mookerjee. 'There are a few great personalities who contributed before freedom as well as played crucial a role at the time of formation of Indian Constitution post Independence. Today, we are here to remember the contribution of one such personality Dr Syama Prasad I am satisfied that Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed article Mookerjee made us realise that Jammu and Kashmir is our crown and we need to admire it. Today, we can see us remember the contribution of Dr Mookerjee and follow the path shown by his life,' CM Yadav said. Additionally, BJP state president VD Sharma also addressed the program and highlighted the resolve of Dr Mookerjee to revoke the article 370. 'Today we are remembering Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who sacrificed his life in the journey from Bharatiya Jana Sangh to Bharatiya Janata then government had decided that there would be two rules in one nation through article 370 and Mookerjee launched agitation against it, went to jail and formed Jana Sangh. He had died in Jail with a resolve to remove article 370. Our party was formed due to the sacrifice of Mookerjee so, today is a resolution day for us. We are proud to say that PM Modi fulfilled Syama Prasad Mookerjee's resolution of article 370 revocation,' VD Sharma. 'On the death anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, we pay floral tribute to him and every party worker should resolve to follow the path shown by Mookerjee,' he added. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological parent organisation of the BJP. He also served as the Minister for Industry and Supply in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet. According to the BJP's official website, on the issue of the Delhi pact with Liaquat Ali Khan, Mookerjee resigned from the Cabinet on April 6, 1950. Later, on October 21, 1951, Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in Delhi and became its first president. Mookerjee went to visit Kashmir in 1953 and was arrested on May 11. He died there under detention on June 23, 1953. (ANI)
