New Delhi, June 23 -- BJP president Nitin Nabin said on Tuesday that the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership was a "true tribute" to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee's vision and sacrifice.

Paying floral tributes on his 73rd martyrdom day at the party headquarters, Nabin said Dr Mookerjee dedicated his life to the cause of national unity and integrity and remained committed to the idea of a strong and united India.

"He was a fierce nationalist, a great thinker, and the first Industry Minister of this country. The dream he envisioned and the sacrifice he made are now being realized before us. The abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is,...