Manipur Chief Minister Yumkham Erabot Khemchand Singh on Monday paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, describing him as a leader who devoted his life to protecting India’s unity, integrity and cultural heritage.
In a post on X, the chief minister said Mookerjee’s steadfast commitment to national integration and selfless service continues to inspire generations and serves as a guiding force in the country’s pursuit of a strong, united and self-reliant India.
“His unwavering commitment to national integration and selfless service continues to inspire generations and remains a guiding force in our collective journey towards a strong, united and self-reliant India,” Singh said.
Paying homage to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder, the chief minister added, “I pay my humble homage to this great son of Bharat and reaffirm our resolve to uphold the ideals for which he lived and sacrificed.”
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh also remembered Mookerjee on the occasion, saying he had dedicated his life to preserving the unity and sovereignty of the nation.
In a separate post on X, Biren Singh said, “Mookerjee dedicated his life to preserving the unity and sovereignty of our nation and stood firmly for the principle that India must always remain one and indivisible.”
