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.
The tribute also recounts Mookerjee’s stance during Partition, his subsequent decision to take up Jammu and Kashmir-related political issues, and his imprisonment and death in detention.