On the occasion of the 66th death anniversary of Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mukherjee, BJP leaders came up with glowing tributes. "Remembering Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee on his Balidan Divas. A devout patriot and proud nationalist, Dr. Mukherjee devoted his life for India’s unity and integrity. His passion for a strong and united India continues to inspire us and gives us strength to serve 130 crore Indians," wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter.
Home Minister Amit Shah said Mukherjee worked tirelessly for the unity of the country.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said "Mukherjee left an indelible mark as an eminent educationist, reformer and administrator and had worked tirelessly for the development of the nation."
BJP's working president J.P. Nadda said, as reported by ANI: "The whole country demanded an inquiry into Mukherjee's death, but Pandit Nehru did not order an inquiry. History is witness to this. Mukherjee's sacrifice will never go in vain, BJP is committed to this cause."
Mukherjee died in Jammu and Kashmir on this day in 1953 under mysterious circumstances.