New Delhi, July 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, on the 125th anniversary of his birth. Modi described him as one of India's foremost nation-builders whose ideals of nationalism, selfless service and national unity continue to inspire the country's journey towards a Viksit Bharat.

In a post on X, Modi said Mookerjee's life was defined by "scholarship, courage and an unwavering commitment to national service" and that he dedicated himself to strengthening India's unity, dignity and progress.

"Today, on the 125th Jayanti of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, I bow to one of India's most remarkable nation-builders, whose life was defined by scholarship, courage an...