CM Vishnu Deo Sai Remembers Dr Mukherjee’s Sacrifice and Vision

*Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee: A Guardian of India’s Unity, Integrity, and National Pride, Says Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai* *Chief Minister pays heartfelt tribute to the eminent nationalist thinker on his ‘Balidan Diwas’* Raipur, June 23, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai offered heartfelt floral tributes to the portrait of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, an eminent educationist, India’s first Minister of Industry, and a revered nationalist thinker, on the solemn occasion of his Balidan Diwas (Day of Sacrifice) at the Chief Minister's residence in Raipur today. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai described Dr Mukherjee as the guardian of India’s unity, integrity, and national pride. "Holding the nation's interests above all else, he dedicated his entire life to the service of the motherland. His profound thoughts, lifelong struggles, and supreme sacrifice remain an invaluable heritage for Indian democracy and nationalist ideology," he said. Chief Minister highlighted that Dr Mukherjee provided a strong ideological foundation to the political landscape of the country and made monumental contributions towards national unity. He warmly noted that Dr Mukherjee's unwavering commitment to India's territorial integrity and cultural identity continues to serve as a deep source of inspiration for every citizen today. As India marches ahead on the path to becoming a developed, self-reliant, and empowered nation, Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's ideals and core principles serve as source of inspiration and guidance, said Chief Minister Shri Sai. "By imbibing his thoughts and values, the resolve towards nation-building can be carried forward with greater effectiveness," he said. Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Shri Saurabh Singh, Shri Ram Garg, and other distinguished citizens were present on the occasion.