Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Jan Sangh founder Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. Today is his birthday. On this occasion, Mukherjee’s life was exemplary and his services to the country were commendable. Narendra Modi paid tributes on Twitter on Thursday. He said that he worked for society and the country throughout his life.
The Prime Minister hailed him as a great man who dedicated his life to building a strong Indian nation. A great nationalist thinker. More than that, he is an educationist and the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, said Modi. He said that he is conveying thousands of salutations to him on this occasion. The Prime Minister made it clear that the principles laid down by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee will continue to inspire every generation of the country.
Meanwhile, Mukherjee was born on July 6, 1901. Recognized as one of the leaders of nationalism. Bharatiya Jana Sangh was founded in 1951. He deeply believed in modern Hindutva and Hindu nationalism. Worked as VC of Calcutta University.
Studied in Kolkata. Worked as a Union Minister in Nehru’s cabinet. Left the Congress party in 1949 against the Delhi Pact.