By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:Today is the death anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the source of inspiration, guide and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. It is celebrated as a day of sacrifice all over the country. Late Mukherjee had reached the top in a very short time by performing his work efficiently.
He did not tolerate the arbitrary rule of the Congress. Even after becoming a minister after the country’s independence, he was never greedy for power. When Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was ruling the country arbitrarily, late Mukherjee argued with him in Parliament and resigned from Nehru’s ministry and sacrificed his power. He dedicated his life to the service of the countrymen. For late Mukherjee, the country was supreme. State President and Rajya Sabha MP Shri Manmohan Samal said at the 74th death anniversary program of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee at the state office that the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country have been preserved due to his strength and self-confidence.
Shri Samal said that late Mukherjee was a prominent politician and a visionary figure. He did not compromise with the forces dividing West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir. He opposed Article 370 in the Constitution and said, “Ek Desh Me Do Bidhan, Do Pradhan Aur Do Nishan Nahin Chalenge” and gave the call for “Kashmir Chalo” without a permit. His sacrifice day is a day of remembrance and commitment for all of us. He changed the course of the country’s politics. This organization started from his sacrifice. The Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951, has later become a huge political party like BJP. Today, BJP-led coalitions are in power in 22 states of the country.
It has created its own unique identity as the largest political party in the world. Keeping in mind the ideology of late Mukherjee, the party has reached this place today with the power of devotion, penance and self-confidence. The ideology of the party is respected and accepted everywhere today. After the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35 (A) by the late Prime Minister on August 5, 2019, the state of Kashmir has become an integral part of India. As a result, the dream of late Mukherjee has been fulfilled.
The 125th birth anniversary of such a great man falls on July 6. In view of this, as per the directions of the Honorable National President Shri Nitin Naveen, the memory of late Mukherjee will be observed from June 23 (Sacrifice Day) to July 6 (Birthday). On this occasion, floral tributes will be paid to the photograph of late Mukherjee on June 28 (Mann Ki Baat) or July 6 in the presence of booth committee members, primary members and well-wishers at all booths. Programs have been scheduled in various college and university campuses to make the youth know more about late Mukherjee. State President Shri Samal called upon the people to follow the ideology and ideals of the late Murkhaji and spread his message to every nook and corner of the state.
On this occasion, Bhubaneswar District President Niranjan Mishra moderated the forum, while MP and Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Memorial Program Coordinator Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Minister Shri Suresh Pujari, former State President Shri Sameer Mohanty and State General Secretary Shri Sharda Satapathy were prominently present.
Similarly, on the occasion of the sacrifice day, this morning, BJP leaders paid tribute to the statue at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Park in Bhubaneswar by laying wreaths and paying homage. On this occasion, State President Shri Samal planted a tree. Among others, Speaker Mrs. Surma Padhi, MP Shri Sarangi, MLA Shri Babu Singh, Shri Laxman Bag, State Secretary Shri Saroj Kar, Former MLA Shri Priyadarshi Mishra, State Executive Member Shri Jagannath Pradhan, State Spokesperson Shri Sudipta Ray, Bhubaneswar District President Shri Mishra were prominently present.
