New Delhi, July 7 -- Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President J P Nadda, the party on Monday paid tributes to the founder of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh (BJP), a precursor to the BJP, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 119th birth anniversary as they cited his "exemplary contributions" to country's unity and the recent scrapping of Article 370 which, the party said, was inspired by his sacrifice.
"I bow to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Jayanti. A devout patriot, he made exemplary contributions towards India's development. He made courageous efforts to further India's unity. His thoughts and ideals give strength to millions across the nation," Modi tweeted while remembering the BJS leader who passed away in Kashmir while demanding...