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Dr.Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Context:
The Ministry of Culture has initiated a two-year nationwide commemoration (2025–2027) of the 125th birth anniversary of Dr.Syama Prasad Mookerjee, marked by the release of a commemorative coin and stamp, exhibitions, and cultural performances celebrating his legacy in nation-building, education, and constitutional nationalism.
Dr.Syama Prasad Mookerjee:
- He was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951), the ideological predecessor of the present-day Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- Served as Vice Chancellor of Calcutta University at the age of 33—the youngest ever.
- Member of Nehru’s Interim Cabinet (1947); held the Industry and Supply portfolio.
- Resigned from the Cabinet over ideological differences, especially concerning Article 370 and Kashmir policy.
Opposition to Article 370:
- Famously opposed the special status granted to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370.
- Coined the slogan: “Ekdeshmein do Vidhan, do Pradhan, aur do Nishannahichalenge.”
- His arrest and mysterious death in 1953 while protesting in Kashmir remain significant in political discourse.
Role in National Unity and Education:
- Championed national integration post-Partition and resisted the exclusion of parts of Bengal and Assam from the Indian Union.
- Advocated for educational reforms, industrial self-reliance, and constitutional integrity.
Commemorative Measures:
- Release of a special coin and postage stamp.
- National-level outreach and exhibitions, including dramatizations of his life by NSD and CCRT.
- Commemoration to be observed across all states and union territories.
Institutional Recognition:
- The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation and EkatmaManavDarshanPratishthan continue to preserve and promote his ideological and political contributions.
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