Syama Prasad Mookerjee 122nd Birth Anniversary: 10 Facts About The Jan Sangh Leader - News18
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Published By : Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: July 06, 2023, 06:00 IST Syama Prasad Mookerjee was independent India's first Minister of Industry and Supply. (Image: Shutterstock) Syama Prasad Mookerjee 122nd Birth Anniversary: His passion for education and politics intertwined throughout his career SYAMA PRASAD MOOKERJEE 122ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Founder of the Bhartiya Jana Sangh, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born on July 6, 1901. He was independent India’s first Minister of Industry and Supply. He co-founded the Janata Party in 1977. Syama Prasad Mookerjee fought for the cause of Jammu and Kashmir’s complete integration with the Union of India. On his 122nd birthday anniversary, here’s a look at some facts about his life. Born into aBrahmin family on July 6, 1901, in then Calcutta, Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the son of Ashutosh Mookerjee, a barrister, and Jogmaya Devi, a scholar. He pursued a legal education and earned his Bachelor of Laws degree at the age of 23. He f...