BJP party workers pose for a photo during the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee at the Rotary Club, Midland, Dimapur on July 3.
Dimapur, July 3 (MExN): The Bharatiya Janata Mahila Morcha (BJMM) Nagaland and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Nagaland jointly commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee at the Rotary Club, Midland, Dimapur on July 3.
The programme was chaired by BJMM Nagaland General Secretary Phomisonla Chang and began with an invocation prayer by BJMM Vice President Emi Lotha. BJYM Nagaland General Secretary Rajat Ghosh delivered the welcome address.
BJYM Nagaland General Secretary Likao Odyuo presented an overview of the life and legacy of Dr Mukherjee, highlighting his contributions as an educationist, nationalist leader, parliamentarian and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Odyuo also spoke on Dr Mukherjee's stand for national unity and integrity, his opposition to the permit system in Jammu and Kashmir, and the circumstances surrounding his arrest and detention. He said Dr Mukherjee was held in custody for 43 days by the then Jammu and Kashmir government before his death in 1953, an episode that continues to be debated in India's political history.
Students from Cornerstone College attended the programme and participated in the commemoration.
Among those present were BJMM Nagaland President Tsachola Rothrong, BJYM Nagaland President V Khekato Awomi, party functionaries, members of both organisations and invited guests.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Rothrong, followed by the National Anthem and light refreshments.
