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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Yogi plants Rudraksha sapling
Lucknow: To mark the death anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee, CM Yogi Adityanath planted a Rudraksha sapling at the Bhadohi Collectorate campus on Monday under the campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'. Calling upon the people to participate in the tree plantation drive, the CM said that mass participation was needed to develop UP into a greener state. He appealed to everyone to not just plant a sapling but also to ensure its care and protection. Accompanying the CM was cabinet minister Swatantra Dev Singh, who planted a Molshree sapling, while Bhadohi MP Dr Vinod Kumar Bind planted an Amla sapling.
Hans India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Balidan Diwas Observed with Grandeur in Aiza to Honor Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee's Sacrifice
Gadwal: On the occasion of Balidan Diwas commemorating the sacrifice of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, a solemn program was organized under the leadership of Kampati Bhagat Reddy, President of BJP Aiza Town, and Gopalakrishna, President of Aiza Mandal BJP. Former Jogulamba Gadwal District BJP President S. Ramachandra Reddy took part as the chief guest and addressed the gathering. He paid rich tributes to Dr. Mukherjee by garlanding his portrait and recalling his supreme sacrifice for the unity and integrity of India on the occasion of his 73rd death anniversary. In a symbolic gesture honoring Dr. Mukherjee's environmental and national values, saplings were planted collectively at the Government PHC (Primary Health Centre) as part of the tribute program. In his address, S. Ramachandra Reddy remarked: 'Many death anniversaries are observed across the country every year, but only a few noble souls become immortal through the tireless efforts of their followers and admirers who give meaningful expression to their sacrifices. Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee was one such divine patriot who offered his life for the nation on June 23, 1953. He strongly opposed the divisive decree of 'Two Flags, Two Constitutions, and Two Prime Ministers' (Do Nishan, Do Vidhan, Do Pradhan) and laid down his life for a unified India.' He further elaborated that as a Member of Parliament and President of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Mukherjee challenged then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Parliament, declaring: 'I will either safeguard the Constitution or perish in the attempt.' He entered Jammu & Kashmir without permission, defying the separate permit system in place at the time. He was subsequently arrested by Sheikh Abdullah's government and died in custody shortly afterward under mysterious circumstances. Reddy noted that Dr. Mukherjee was the first Indian to sacrifice his life for national unity and integrity. Several party members and local leaders participated in the event, including Rajashekar, Mahesh, Veeresh Goud, Bheemanna, G. Raghu, T. Narasimhulu, Bheemaesh, and Bhanu. The event concluded with patriotic slogans and a collective vow to uphold the ideals of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee.
India Gazette
19 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Visionary whose thoughts still guide BJP, country": Dharmendra Pradhan pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee on his 72nd death anniversary, remembering him as a visionary whose principles continue to shape the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the country. Highlighting Dr Mukherjee's role in advocating for a unified India, Pradhan reflected on his 1953 protest against dual systems in the country, which led to Mukherjee's brave entry into Jammu and Kashmir. 'For the BJP and the Jan Sangh, Syama Prasad Mukherjee was a visionary whose thoughts still guide the Bharatiya Janata Party and the country. Seventy-two years ago, in 1953, he raised an important issue while protesting that there cannot be two systems within one country. He believed that if India had two separate laws or systems, it could not truly be called united or independent. To prove his point, he risked his life and entered Jammu and Kashmir. That moment became a part of history,' Pradhan said. He further emphasised that it took 72 years to fulfil his sacrifice, with the historic abrogation of Article 370 by the government in 2019, a tribute to Mukherjee's enduring legacy. 'If we compare both dates, it took almost 72 years to fulfil Syama Prasad Mukherjee's sacrifice. It was the privilege of the Prime Minister to make his dream come true. On August 5th, 2019, the government made a historic decision to abrogate Article 370, honouring Dr Mukherjee's vision,' Pradhan said. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, BJP MPs from Delhi, Delhi assembly speaker Vijendra Gupta and other senior members of the Bhartiya Janata Party accompanied him. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological parent organisation of the BJP. He also served as the Minister for Industry and Supply in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet. According to the BJP's official website, on the Delhi Pact with Liaquat Ali Khan issue, Mookerjee resigned from the Cabinet on April 6, 1950. Later on October 21, 1951, Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in Delhi and became its first president. Mookerjee went to visit Kashmir in 1953 and was arrested on May 11. He died in detention on June 23, 1953. (ANI)
