Bhopal, June 23 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday paid tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary, stressing his life and sacrifice continue to inspire people to remain vigilant and fight challenges faced by the nation.

Addressing a programme in Bhopal, CM Yadav said Dr Mookerjee sacrificed his life to correct what he described as a grave mistake made during India's independence and stood firmly against conspiracies that threatened the country's unity.

"We are fortunate that we represent a party whose first president sacrificed his life to address a grave error made at the time of India's independence. Dr Mookerjee was a towering personality who stood firm against su...