Amit Shah lays foundation stone of 125-foot statue of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata
Kolkata, July 6
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday performed bhoomi pujan and laid the foundation stone for a 125-foot statue of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Eco Park in Kolkata.
The event coincided with the 125th birth anniversary of the BJP ideologue.
Amit Shah also visited the ancestral home of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Bhabanipur, Kolkata and garlanded the busts of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his father Asutosh Mookerjee.
The Home Minister, who arrived in Kolkata earlier in the day, was received by the West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari.
The Union Home Minister reached KolKata to take part in the commemorative events celebrating the birth anniversary Founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
Adhikari said in a post on X that Syama Prasad Mookerjee's "supreme sacrifice and his indelible contribution" to the country remain an inspiration.
"Extended a warm and hearty welcome to the Hon'ble Union Home Minister Amit Shah upon his arrival at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata today. The Union Home Minister has arrived in the holy land of West Bengal to take part in the commemorative events celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of the great nationalist, visionary, and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Dr. Mookerjee's supreme sacrifice for a united India and his indelible contribution to our nation remain an eternal source of inspiration for us all. It is a privilege to have the Home Minister with us to honour this monumental legacy."
Earlier in the day, Shah paid tribute to Dr. Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary."On the 125th birth anniversary of the revered Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and a fierce proponent of the nation's unity, integrity, and cultural nationalism, I remember him and pay my homage," he said on X.
"His visionary leadership during the partition of Bengal and his lifelong struggle to keep Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India will forever be remembered in Indian history. His unwavering commitment to principles and his lifelong fight for the nation's integrity will continue to inspire the youth for generations," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I respect Dr. Mookerjee's contributions, I wish the government would focus on pressing issues like inflation and unemployment in Bengal rather than just statue inaugurations. But yes, his legacy should be remembered.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a true nationalist who sacrificed everything for India's unity. The 125-foot statue at Eco Park is a fitting tribute. But the real tribute would be to implement his ideals of one nation, one Constitution. Jay Hind! 🚩
Interesting to see Amit Shah in Kolkata for this. But why is the West Bengal CM (Mamata Banerjee) not mentioned? Suvendu Adhikari is the Leader of Opposition. Anyway, Mookerjee's contribution to Bengal's partition and India's integrity is undeniable.
Mookerjee was a great leader but let's not forget he also opposed the partition of Bengal. His legacy is complex. I hope the statue serves as a symbol of unity, not division. We need more dialogue across political lines, not just statues. 🤔
Finally, a tribute in his own city! Kolkata should celebrate its own heroes more. Dr. Mookerjee's fight for Article 370's abolition was prophetic. This statue at Eco Park will be a major landmark. Excellent planning! 👏
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