By India News Newsdesk
Srinagar, July 6 (IANS) J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled Syama Prasad Mookerjee鈥檚 dream 66 years after his martyrdom, asserting that he (Mookerjee) wished active participation of the people of J&K in the mainstream of development and nation-building.
鈥淭oday, India is making exponential strides in its development journey to achieve his (Mookerjee鈥檚) other resolves of building a strong, united, and developed India,鈥 he said while attending the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, in Srinagar.
Paying rich tributes to Mookerjee, the L-G recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India.
鈥淢ookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge and resolute commitment to social cohesion and harmony will always be remembered,鈥 he said.
He further observed that J&K has launched a two-year celebratory campaign to honour the life and legacy of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his role in strengthening national unity and advocating 鈥極ne Nation, One Constitution鈥 for a brighter future of J&K.
鈥淪yama Prasad Mookerjee sacrificed his life for the unification of J&K with India. He was a proponent of 鈥淥ne Nation, One Constitution鈥 and opposed Article 370. His martyrdom in Srinagar while fighting for J&K鈥檚 complete integration remained a defining moment in the nation鈥檚 history,鈥 he said.
The L-G pointed out that PM Modi fulfilled Mookerjee鈥檚 dream 66 years after his martyrdom, adding that, 鈥淭he achievements of J&K post-August 2019 are guided by the dream of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and the resolve of PM Modi. he (Mookerjee) was guided by the vision to build a discrimination-free J&K and to change its destiny by complete integration with India.鈥
The L-G claimed that Mookerjee wished active participation of the people of J&K in the mainstream of development and nation-building.
鈥淲ith the inspiration of Mookerjee and the commitment of PM Modi, J&K is setting new records of development. Mookerjee was the chief architect of India鈥檚 industrialisation. He laid the foundation of a self-reliant India,鈥 he claimed.
He said that Mookerjee breathed his last in Srinagar, and the entire J&K is indebted to him.
鈥淭he new generation should actively engage in honouring his legacy. Week-long exhibitions in educational institutions and theatrical performances depicting his life鈥檚 journey should be organised,鈥 he claimed.