Kolkata, June 23 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Tuesday paid floral tributes to the statue of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his death anniversary in Kolkata.

Speaking to ANI, CM Adhikari highlighted Mookerjee's contribution to the nation, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir on 'Balidan Diwas'.

"Today is 'Balidan Diwas'. Everyone is aware of Syama Prasad Mookerjee's immense contributions. He was a nationalist and was instrumental in the very creation of West Bengal. That is why the Prime Minister spoke in detail about him on Statehood Day," Adhikari said.

He further said that Mookerjee played a key role in ensuring Kashmir remained an integral part ...