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GS2 · Governance6 Jul 2026 · PIB

Prime Minister pens Op-Ed commemorating Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, wrote an op-ed celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, highlighting his contributions as a political leader, educationist, and Vice Chancellor. The article emphasized his efforts in strengthening India's unity and national integration, with particular mention of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) in 2019 as a tribute to Dr. Mookerjee’s work.

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Discuss the role of political leaders like Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in promoting national unity and how his contributions can be seen through recent legislative changes.

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Who wrote an op-ed commemorating Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary?

  • A.Shri Narendra Modi
  • B.Shri Manmohan Singh
  • C.Shri Arvind Kejriwal
  • D.Shri Ram Nath Kovind

The article states that the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, wrote an op-ed.

Which year did the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) take place?

  • A.2018
  • B.2019
  • C.2020
  • D.2021

The article mentions that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) in 2019 stands as a fitting tribute to Dr. Mookerjee's lifelong dedication.

What was the title of the Prime Minister’s op-ed?

  • A.'Unity and Diversity: A Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee'
  • B.'Education and Unity: Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Legacy'
  • C.'Vice Chancellor, Minister, Leader: The Journey of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee'
  • D.'National Integration and Education: A Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee'

The article states that the Prime Minister wrote an op-ed titled 'Unity and Diversity: A Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee'.

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