JAMMU, Sep 26: BJP activists and supporters gathered at Mint Leaf, Jammu, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, recalling his contribution to public life and reflecting on his ideas and legacy. September 25, 2026 marked his 110th birth anniversary.
During the programme, R.L. Kaith highlighted Upadhyay’s emphasis on public service and nation-building. He described his life as an example of dedication to social and national causes.
Kulbhushan Kumar spoke about Upadhyay’s writings and his views on Indian cultural traditions. He also referred to Rashtra Dharma, the publication associated with Upadhyay’s efforts to articulate his political and cultural ideas. Upadhyay was a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor of the BJP, and is particularly associated with the philosophy of Integral Humanism.
Kimti Lal Jain highlighted Upadhyay’s advocacy of ideas including swadeshi and Antyodaya, with the latter focusing on the upliftment of the most disadvantaged sections of society. These concepts remain part of the ideological vocabulary used by the BJP in commemorations of his legacy.
The participants recalled Upadhyay’s political and intellectual contributions and discussed the relevance of his ideas in contemporary public life. Similar programmes were organised by BJP units across Jammu and Kashmir on his birth anniversary.
The gathering concluded with tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and a discussion on his life, writings and political philosophy.