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Modi hails Syama Prasad Mookerjee as ‘champion of national unity’
Tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 6 Jul 2026 · 1 min
In an op-ed tribute published to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder as embodying unwavering nationalism, public service, and dedication to India’s unity and development.
The article summarizes Modi’s arguments that Mookerjee combined intellectual achievement with integrity and that his ideas remain relevant as India aims for a “Viksit Bharat.” Modi credits Mookerjee with a path of sacrifice and service despite coming from a privileged background.
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