125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mukherjee: The 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, one of the most prominent educationists, constitutional thinkers and influential leaders in the early politics of independent India, is celebrated today on 6 July. His name is particularly known for his articulate views on the establishment of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, national unity and constitutional issues related to Jammu and Kashmir. His contribution in the three sectors, education, law and politics, is considered an important chapter in Indian history.

He was born into a prominent family
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was born on July 6, 1901 in Kolkata. His father, Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, was a famous jurist and educationist of the country and the distinguished Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who grew up in an environment of high education and intellect, showed extraordinary talent in education and public life since childhood.

Be the first in education
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee received his primary education from Mitra Institute, Kolkata and later his higher education from Presidency College. Mukherjee has always been forward in the field of education since childhood. In 1924, he was registered as an advocate in the Calcutta High Court. One of his biggest achievements was that in 1934, when he was just 33 years old, he became the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kolkata. During his tenure many important academic and cultural reforms took place at the university.

He obtained ministerial positions in the first government of independent India
He entered active politics during the British rule. Later he joined the Hindu Mahasabha and also became its president. During that period, he played a prominent role in national issues and issues related to the unity of India. After independence, Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee was appointed Minister for Industries and Supplies in the first Union Cabinet of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. However, in 1950, he resigned from the Cabinet due to disagreements over the Nehru-Liaquat Pact and some national policies, especially issues related to Jammu and Kashmir.

Founding of Bharatiya Jana Sangh
In 1951, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. This political party received ideological support from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Later, the Jan Sangh became the ideological foundation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

His policy is based on three main principles:

• National unity
• Strong center
• A unified constitution throughout the country

Because of these ideas, it is often associated with the concept of one country, one constitution.

Political views and debate
According to historians, Dr. Mukherjee did not support the Quit India movement. He believed that this movement could create instability during World War II. Even today, there are different opinions about his position in history and politics. His supporters remember him as a strong advocate of national unity and parliamentary democracy.

Demise and legacy
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee died on June 23, 1953 while under house arrest in Jammu and Kashmir. The circumstances of his death remained the subject of public and political debate for a long time. Although he died at a young age, his ideas continued to influence Indian politics. His name figures prominently especially in discussions relating to national integration, constitutional order and Jammu and Kashmir.

10 Important Things by Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

• He was born on 6 July 1901 in Kolkata.
• Father Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee was a famous jurist and educationist.
• He became an advocate of the Calcutta High Court in 1924.
• At the age of thirty-three, he became the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta.
• He was Minister for Industries and Supplies in the first union government of independent India.
• He resigned from Nehru’s government in 1950.
• Bharatiya Jana Sangh was founded in 1951.
• He was a supporter of national unity and a strong position.
• His name is prominently associated with the concept of “one country, one constitution.”
• He died on 23 June 1953 while under house arrest in Jammu and Kashmir.