Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee on the occasion of his Martyrdom Day (Balidan Divas), recalling his unparalleled contributions to the unity and integrity of the nation.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Heartfelt tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee on his Balidan Divas. He displayed exceptional courage and determination in preserving the unity of the nation. His invaluable contribution to nation-building will always be remembered with deep respect.”
Union Minister J.P. Nadda also took to X to honour Mukherjee.
“I pay my heartfelt tribute to the blessed son of Mother India, the pioneer of cultural nationalism, revered Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee ji on his martyrdom day, who dedicated his all for the unity, integrity and self-respect of India,” he said.
“Revered Dr. Shyama Prasad Ji struggled ideologically and politically throughout his life to keep Jammu and Kashmir and West Bengal an integral part of India. To keep the flame of cultural nationalism alive in the country, he presented a new idea in the form of Jana Sangh,” Nadda added.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute on X, saying, “Tributes to the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, revered Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, on his martyrdom day. He sacrificed everything for the unity and integrity of the country by renouncing power. His sacrifice for the nation will always be remembered.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid homage to Mukherjee, calling him a “source of inspiration.”
“Tribute to the proclaimer of ‘Nahi chalenge ek desh mein do Vidhan, do Pradhan aur do Nishan’, founder-president of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee ji, on his martyrdom day!” he posted on X.
“His sacrifice, dedicated to the unity and integrity of the nation, is a source of inspiration for all Indians.”
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, a prominent nationalist leader and a key figure in post-independence India, is remembered for his fierce opposition to Article 370 and for playing a pivotal role in the movement to integrate Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India.
