BJP Leaders Honor Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on Birth Anniversary

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and various Bharatiya Janata Party leaders paid floral tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary on September 25, 2026. In New Delhi, Nadda praised Upadhyaya as the proponent of "Integral Humanism" and the philosophy of "Antyodaya," which emphasizes the upliftment of the most marginalized members of society.

Observances took place across multiple Indian states. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led events in Khatima and Dehradun, while Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held tributes in Patna. In Ranchi, Jharkhand, BJP State President Aditya Sahu participated in the commemorations.

Participating leaders asserted that Upadhyaya's commitment to simplicity and inclusive development continues to guide current public welfare programs. Nadda stated that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains committed to carrying forward these ideals to ensure development reaches the last person in society.