Team News Riveting
Raipur, July 6
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid rich tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary on Sunday.
The Chief Minister today paid floral tributes to the photograph of late Mookerjee at his residence office. Sai said he was a great educationist, a strong nationalist leader and one who instilled national consciousness in the Indian masses. The Chief Minister remembered him and expressed his views on his incomparable contribution.
Sai said that the life of Dr Mookerjee is a symbol of patriotism, selfless service and unwavering resolve towards a united India. Apart from being a visionary politician, he was also a conscious thinker of the society and a strong advocate of education, national unity and social justice. His personality and deeds still inspire the countrymen to serve the nation and dedicate themselves, Sai said.
He added that Dr Mukherjee fought a historic struggle for the unity and integrity of India and his sacrifice is still an indelible chapter of Indian sovereignty. The Chief Minister said that Dr Mookerjee’s dream was of a strong, self-reliant and glorious India. He laid the foundation of ideological clarity and politics of principles in India. With his resolve, he provided a strong foundation to the principles of Indian nationalism and social justice.
Sai said that the ideas of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee still stand the test of time and following his ideals would be a true tribute to him. “We have to work collectively to make his dreams come true. All of us should take inspiration from his ideas and continuously strive to build a prosperous, self-respecting and strong India,” he added.
