J&K’s achievements guided by vision of Dr Mookerjee: L-G Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, Srinagar.

Paying rich tributes to Mookerjee, the L-G recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. “Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge, and resolute commitment to social cohesion and harmony will always be remembered,” the L-G said.

Sinha observed that J&K has launched the two-year celebratory campaign to honour the life and legacy of Dr Mookerjee and his role in strengthening national unity and advocating ‘One Nation, One Constitution’ for a brighter future of Jammu and Kashmir.

“Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee sacrificed his life for unification of J&K with India. He was a proponent of ‘One Nation, One Constitution’ and opposed Article 370. His martyrdom in Srinagar while fighting for J&K’s complete integration, remained defining moment in the nation’s history,” he said.

The L-G said the achievements of J&K post-August 2019 are guided by the dreams of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. “Dr Mookerjee was guided by the vision to build a discrimination-free J&K and to change its destiny by complete integration with India. He wished active participation of the people of J&K in development and nation building,” the Lt Governor said.

Sinha impressed upon the Departments of Culture, School and Higher Education to organise exhibitions and lectures on the life and work of Dr Mookerjee in every school, college and university from July 2025 to July 2027.

“Dr Mookerjee breathed his last in Srinagar. The entire J&K is indebted to him. The new generation should actively engage in honouring his legacy. Week-long exhibitions in educational institutions, and theatrical performances depicting his life’s journey should be organised. The monumental contribution of Dr Mookerjee should be spread to every village though grand commemoration events. Our new generation should know that without the visionary leaders like Dr Mookerjee, J&K would never have been able to realise its aspirations,” the L-G further added.

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