Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to national service, public welfare and political thought.
Shah described Upadhyaya as a pioneer of Antyodaya and Integral Humanism.
In a post on X, Shah said Upadhyaya viewed politics not as a means of gaining power but as an instrument of national service and the upliftment of the last person in society. He highlighted the leader’s emphasis on placing public welfare at the centre of political and social work.
‘अंत्योदय’ और एकात्म मानववाद के प्रणेता, महान राष्ट्रसेवक श्रद्धेय पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।
दीनदयाल जी ने राजनीति को सत्ता प्राप्ति का नहीं, बल्कि राष्ट्रसेवा और समाज के अंतिम व्यक्ति के उत्थान का साधन माना। ‘राष्ट्रधर्म’ और ‘पाञ्चजन्य’ के… pic.twitter.com/7mnNmPvZ14
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 25, 2026
Shah also recalled Upadhyaya’s association with Rashtradharma and Panchjanya, saying he used the publications to give voice to national thought.
He further noted Upadhyaya’s role in raising issues related to national unity through various movements.
Shah said Upadhyaya’s ideas would continue to guide efforts towards national service and public welfare. He compared the enduring relevance of his philosophy to a Pole Star, providing direction for those working towards the welfare of society and the nation.
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on September 25, 1916, and became a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the political predecessor of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
A politician and philosopher, he developed the concept of Integral Humanism and promoted Antyodaya, which focused on the upliftment of the most disadvantaged sections of society.
Upadhyaya died on February 11, 1968. His birth anniversary is observed to remember his contribution to Indian political thought and his emphasis on national service, social welfare and Antyodaya.
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