Venkaiah Naidu, Narendra Modi Remember SP Mookerjee

New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh on his 66th death anniversary.

“I join the nation in paying tributes to the great nationalist Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary. He was a visionary leader, who sacrificed his life for the unity and integrity of the nation. Nation is ever grateful for his contributions and services,” Naidu said in a series of tweets.

He said that Mookerjee “worked tirelessly for the development of the nation” and left an “indelible mark” as an “eminent educationist, reformer and administrator”.

“He served with distinction as Union Industry Minister and was a distinguished Parliamentarian. He continues to inspire millions of men and women to serve the motherland,” the Vice President said. Narendra Modi also took to Twitter and wrote: “Remembering Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Martyrdom Day. A devout patriot and proud nationalist, Dr. Mookerjee devoted his life for India's unity and integrity. His passion for a strong and united India continues to inspire us and gives us strength to serve 130 crore Indians.” (IANS)

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