Prime Minister Modi and Leaders Pay Tribute to Deendayal Upadhyaya on His 107th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, India – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other prominent leaders, paid tribute to Deendayal Upadhyaya, the leader of Bhartiya Jana Sangh, on his 107th birth anniversary. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Upadhyaya’s dedication and service to the country, emphasizing his concept of ‘Antyodaya,’ which aims to ensure the rise and development of the last person in society.

Prime Minister Modi wrote on X, “Tributes to the great nationalist thinker Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary. His concept of Antyodaya will play an invaluable role in achieving the resolution of a developed India. His dedication and service to the country will remain unforgettable.”

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also offered heartfelt tributes. Rijiju participated in a ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024’ at a park near Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan and wrote on X, “Paying heartfelt tributes to Pandit #DeendayalUpadhyaya on his birth anniversary. His vision of ‘Ekatma Manavvaad’ & ‘Antyodaya’ continues to guide us towards a society where every individual is empowered. Let us honour his legacy by working together for a nation that is self-reliant, inclusive & compassionate.”

BJP national president JP Nadda paid floral tributes at the party headquarters in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah remembered Upadhyaya for his commitment to purity in politics and his ideology of ‘integral humanism.’ Shah wrote on X, “I pay my tribute to the ardent patriot, pioneer of integral humanism and great political thinker Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary. Deen Dayal ji remained committed to purity and transparency in politics throughout his life. His idea of Antyodaya strengthened social harmony.”

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a statue of Upadhyaya and paid floral tribute. Addressing the media, he said, “On the birth occasion of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, I want you all to remember the vision and hard work that he put into building the country 70 years ago. His principles applied are still seen when we see the progress the country has made. We all are aware that he always used to think of the poor, the farmers, the women and always kept them on the top. He always had empathy towards everyone and followed the vision of self-dependency. His visions are the reason why the people of India could avail proper benefits of resources during the deadly COVID-19.”