# India

V-P, PM remember Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Bhartiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary.

IANS | New Delhi | July 6, 2022 10:49 am

V-P, PM remember Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Bhartiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary.

“Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was an eminent statesman, visionary thinker, renowned educationist and a passionate nationalist. Every Indian should draw inspiration from his invaluable contribution towards national integration and development. My humble tributes on his birth anniversary,” the Vice-President tweeted.

Recalling his contributions, Prime Minister Modi said: “Tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Jayanti. He is widely respected for his contribution to India’s development particularly in sectors such as commerce and industry. He was also known for his scholarly nature and intellectual prowess.”

Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee

# India

PM Modi, Shah pay tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological parent organisation of the BJP.

# Opinion

The Hindu dissent~I

The Communal Award of 1932 was not a big shot in the arm for the Bengal Muslims as is usually made out; if it reduced the Hindus to a statutory minority, it had also put a check on the percentage of the Muslims. The European Group was allowed an edge at their expense in order to keep them perpetually dependent on the Europeans for support.