Who was Syama Prasad Mookerjee? How Jan Sangh became BJP?
Syama Prasad Mookerjee birthday: Nirmala Sitharaman said the founder of the Jana Sangh, which later became BJP, had 'an awe-inspiring life'  The birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Jana Sangh, is being observed today, 6 July. He was born in the year 1901 to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee and Jogmaya Devi. While his father was a barrister, his mother was also a scholar. The Jana Sangh later became Bharatiya Janata Party and this is why he is also considered the founder of BJP. He died on 23 June, 1953. Let us take a look at some of the leaders who have paid tributes to the leader on Twitter:  Paying respects to Mookerjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he bows to the leader. Saying that the Jana Sangh leaders dedicated his life to the unity and progress of the country, the prime minister also said that he was a scholar and intellectual. I bow to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Jayanti. His lofty ideals motivate millions across our nation. Dr. Mookerjee devoted his life towards Indias unity and progress. He also distinguished himself as a remarkable scholar and intellectual.  Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2021  Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman also remembered Mookerjee on his birth anniversary. She said that Mookerjee was an awe-inspiring leader and his achievements in his short life span are motivating. Dr.Syama Prasad Mookerjees was an awe-inspiring life. His struggles to keep India as one nation both in the northern and eastern flanks in the years before & after 1947 are phenomenal. Many other achievements in the short span of his life are immensely motivating. Pay respects.  Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) July 6, 2021  Rajnath Singh, the defence minister called Mookerjee a great son of India. Singh called Mookerjee a nationalist, scholar, educationist, and reformist. He added that Mookerjees contribution to public life and polity will be remembered. Paying tributes to the great son of India, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his jayanti. He was a true nationalist who distinguished himself as an eminent scholar, educationist and reformist. His stellar contribution to Indias public life and polity will always be remembered.  Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 6, 2021  The Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh tweeted that at Koangpokpi District he launched a plantation drive in the name of Mookerjee. Launch the Tree Plantation drive at Koangpokpi District as part of the observation of Balidan Divas of Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. Similar tree plantation drives are being taken up in various districts of Manipur. pic.twitter.com/aHJi4k8pYS  N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) July 5, 2021  Hardeep Singh Puri, Indias Union Minister for Civil Aviation said that the vision of Mookerjee continues to guide generations of Indians. He paid respects to Mookerjee on his 120th birth anniversary. His vision & ideology continue to guide generations of Indians. I join the nation in paying tribute to staunch nationalist & a firm believer in India's unity & integrated identity, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Ji on the occasion of his 120th birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/6Fxb5MtldP  Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) July 6, 2021  Union Minister Smriti Irani also remembered Mookerjee and paid her tributes to the leader.             ,  ,                             pic.twitter.com/zYhyi1m5Y4  Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 6, 2021  BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar tweeted that Mookerjees struggle of One Nation, One Constitution has been finally realised by the Narendra Modi government. Remembering Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Jayanti   His life was a mission for a strong United India - his struggle for One India, One constitution finally realized by @narendramodi govt. His vision has shaped thinking for most Indians. #JaiHind#ShyamaPrasadMukharjee pic.twitter.com/G1ZGjk3qTe  Rajeev Chandrasekhar  (@rajeev_mp) July 6, 2021  MP PC Mohan said that Mookerjee fought for Indias unity and integrity and added that Mookerjees life teaches people about selfless service to the country.