February 11, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on the anniversary of his death, describing him as a guiding force for every generation of the nation. In a post on X, the PM wrote, "To the unparalleled devotee of the Motherland, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay ji, respectful homage on his sacred death anniversary. His principles and thoughts, rooted in values, will continue to remain a guiding light for every generation of the country." Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary. Amit Shah shared a post on X and wrote, "On the Punyatithi of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji, the pioneer of Antyodaya and Integral Humanism and a great national thinker, I offer millions of salutations to him. The person who stands at the last row—his development is itself the indicator of the nation’s development—the thinker who gave this idea, Deendayal Ji, will continue to remain an eternal source of inspiration for nation-building for countless generations." Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a prominent political thinker, economist, and leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, is remembered for his philosophy of Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manav Darshan). His vision highlighted development rooted in India's cultural ethos, advocating harmony between the individual, society, and nature rather than focusing solely on material progress. Upadhyaya led the Jana Sangh until his untimely death in 1968. (Video Source: @AmitShah)
