Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, describing the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder as one of India’s greatest nation-builders whose ideals continue to inspire the country’s progress towards a developed India, or Viksit Bharat.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister praised Dr Mookerjee’s remarkable contribution to national service, highlighting his scholarship, courage and unwavering commitment to safeguarding India’s unity, dignity and development.
He said Dr Mookerjee devoted his life to strengthening the nation and left behind an enduring legacy that continues to guide future generations.
आज देश अखंड भारत के प्रणेता, प्रखर राष्ट्रवादी एवं महान शिक्षाविद् डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी जी की 125वीं जन्म-जयंती मना रहा है। सशक्त और आत्मनिर्भर भारत का उनका विजन राष्ट्र निर्माण के हमारे संकल्प को नई ऊर्जा दे रहा है। इस अवसर पर उनके अमूल्य योगदान को समर्पित मेरा यह आलेख……
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2026
PM Modi hailed Dr Mookerjee’s contributions to education, industry and nation-building, saying his commitment to India’s unity continues to inspire the country’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.
He also recalled his humanitarian work during the Bengal Famine.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute, saying Dr Mookerjee’s ‘Nation First’ philosophy and efforts to uphold India’s unity remain an enduring source of inspiration.
देश की एकता, अखंडता और सांस्कृतिक राष्ट्रवाद के प्रखर पुरोधा, भारतीय जनसंघ के संस्थापक श्रद्धेय डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी जी की 125वीं जयंती पर उनका स्मरण कर नमन करता हूँ।
डॉ. मुखर्जी जी ने ‘राष्ट्र प्रथम’ के आदर्श को अपने जीवन का ध्येय बनाया। बंगाल के विभाजन के समय उनका… pic.twitter.com/m610uQx1AA
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 6, 2026
Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee (1901–1953) founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor of the BJP, and devoted his life to strengthening India’s unity and nation-building.
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