Tributes Pour In for Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on His Birth Anniversary
Leaders pay tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, emphasizing his ideals of Antyodaya and integral humanism on his birth anniversary.
New Delhi, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : On September 25, leaders in New Delhi commemorated the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a key figure in the Indian Janata Party and a proponent of the ‘Antyodaya’ philosophy. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with several central ministers, paid their respects, highlighting Upadhyaya’s enduring influence and thought leadership.
In a post on X, Om Birla expressed heartfelt tribute to Upadhyaya, stating, “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great thinker and proponent of integral humanism, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, I pay my respects. His life exemplified simplicity, thoughtful service to the nation, and dedication to the welfare of the most marginalized.” He emphasized that Upadhyaya believed in balanced and coordinated development among individuals, society, nature, and the nation, rather than limiting progress to mere economic growth.
Birla further noted that Upadhyaya’s concept of ‘Antyodaya’ prioritized the development of those at the very bottom of society. He stressed that meaningful progress is only achieved when its benefits reach the last person in line, ensuring every individual has the opportunity for a dignified life. The principles of self-reliance, social harmony, and national unity that Upadhyaya championed remain significant in discussions surrounding public life and nation-building today.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also took to X to honor Upadhyaya, referring to him as a guiding light for the Bharatiya Janata Party. “On his birth anniversary, I pay my respects to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, whose life is a motivating example of service, simplicity, and integrity. Through ‘Antyodaya,’ he showed the way to ensure development and respect reach the most disadvantaged,” Singh wrote. He added that Upadhyaya’s vision of integrated development continues to inspire future generations.
Union Minister Manohar Lal praised Upadhyaya as a great nationalist thinker and the founder of the Indian Janata Party. He remarked that Upadhyaya’s life was a testament to service, dedication, and patriotism, and his thoughts continue to motivate citizens towards public service.
Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, shared his tribute on X, stating, “On the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a prominent nationalist and our source of inspiration, I offer my heartfelt respects. His ideologies provided an alternative vision for the nation, playing a crucial role in its reconstruction.”
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted Upadhyaya’s commitment to national service and self-reliance. He noted that Upadhyaya’s teachings on integral humanism and ‘Antyodaya’ still inspire efforts towards uplifting the last person in society and achieving comprehensive national development.
JP Nadda, another central minister, expressed his deep respect for Upadhyaya, acknowledging his role in laying the foundation for uplifting the most marginalized in society and fostering national self-reliance. He affirmed the government’s commitment to advancing Upadhyaya’s ideals to benefit all citizens.
