New Delhi, July 7 -- Remembering Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee - founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh-on his birth anniversary, the Delhi BJP leaders on Sunday paid floral tributes at his statue at the Delhi Gate area.
The ceremony, held under the leadership of Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, was attended among others by Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra.
All dignitaries viewed paintings from the art competition and also participated in a tree plantation drive.
The Chief Minister said that while many freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for India's independence, Dr Mookerjee gave his life for India's unity and constitutional integrity.
She said that ...