PM Modi Pays Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

On Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the distinguished nationalist leader, honoring his unwavering commitment to the nation. PM Modi highlighted Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s significant role in shaping India’s political, cultural, and ideological foundations, and stressed that his ideals continue to guide the nation’s journey toward self-reliance and development.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister said:

“Heartfelt tributes to the immortal son of the nation, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary. He sacrificed his life to protect the honour and pride of the country. His ideals and principles are invaluable in the construction of a developed and self-reliant India.”

राष्ट्र के अमर सपूत डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। देश की आन-बान और शान की रक्षा के लिए उन्होंने अपने प्राण न्योछावर कर दिए। उनके आदर्श और सिद्धांत विकसित और आत्मनिर्भर भारत के निर्माण में बहुमूल्य हैं। pic.twitter.com/7RzeKDh8m6

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2025

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a towering figure in India’s political history, was not only the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological predecessor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but also a fierce advocate for national integration and cultural pride. He played a pivotal role in opposing the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, and it was during a protest against this policy that he was arrested and later died in custody under mysterious circumstances in 1953.

PM Modi’s tribute underscores the continuing influence of Dr. Mookerjee’s vision in India’s national discourse. The Prime Minister reiterated that the ideals upheld by Dr. Mookerjee—national unity, integrity, and self-reliance—are not only historic but remain guiding lights in India’s journey toward becoming a global power.

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s legacy is deeply woven into India‘s post-independence political evolution. As a strong advocate for education and national development, he also served as the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta and held important ministerial roles in the first cabinet of independent India.

As the country marks this important anniversary, leaders across the political spectrum and citizens alike reflect on the values Dr. Mookerjee stood for—courage, commitment to the nation, and uncompromising patriotism. His sacrifices continue to inspire generations working towards building a prosperous, unified, and self-reliant India.