Shyama Prasad Mukherjee remains one of the most influential figures in India’s political and educational history. A visionary nationalist, educationist, and parliamentarian, he played a pivotal role in shaping post-independence India. His legacy continues to inspire generations, especially through his unwavering commitment to national integration and public service. Early Life and Education Born on July 6, 1901, in Kolkata, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was the son of Ashutosh Mukherjee , a ... Learn about the life and work of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, a prominent Indian educationist, lawyer and politician. He was the son of Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, the founder of the University of Calcutta, and served as its Vice-Chancellor twice. Learn about the life and achievements of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a prominent politician and the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a precursor of the BJP. He was a barrister, a vice-chancellor, a minister, a Hindu leader and a martyr for the cause of Kashmir integration. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was born in a Bengali Hindu family on 6th July 1901 in Kolkata, the capital of British India. His father was Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee, a well-respected advocate, well known as the Bengal Tiger, who became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta, and his mother was ...
