A life devoted to India’s unity and progress
The article commemorates Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, highlighting his unwavering commitment to India's unity and progress. It details his fight against colonialism and communalism, his role in ensuring West Bengal remained with India during Partition, and his stance on Jammu & Kashmir. The article also covers his contributions as Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University, his tenure as India's first Minister for Industry and Supply (pioneering initiatives like DVC and Sindri), and his formation of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. It emphasizes his democratic spirit, his opposition to the First Amendment, and his humanitarian efforts during the Bengal famine.
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