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6 July 2026

Tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Syama Prasad Mookerjee is a significant historical personality whose contributions to post-independence industrial policy and national integration provide useful context for GS1 history and post-independence consolidation questions.

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  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee (1901-1953) was a prominent Indian politician and the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951).
  • Served as the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta.
  • Served as India’s first Minister for Industry and Supply in the post-independence cabinet.
  • Key industrial contributions included the establishment of the Damodar Valley Corporation and the Sindri Fertilizer Plant.
  • Advocated for a balanced industrial policy that supported both large-scale modern industry and traditional sectors like handlooms and cottage industries.
  • Known for his opposition to the First Amendment to the Constitution, which he viewed as an infringement on free speech.
  • Played a significant role in the political discourse surrounding the integration of West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union.
  • Resigned from the Union Cabinet due to ideological differences regarding national policy.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of early post-independence industrial policy in balancing large-scale infrastructure development with the preservation of traditional cottage industries. 150 words
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  2. The First Amendment to the Constitution of India remains a subject of academic debate regarding the balance between the fundamental right to freedom of speech and reasonable restrictions. Critically analyze the evolution of Article 19(2) and its impact on the democratic framework of India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following industrial initiatives was established during the tenure of Syama Prasad Mookerjee as the Minister for Industry and Supply?

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