BJP Foundation Day: PM Modi hails workers’ selfless service, reiterates ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision | India News
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the party workers on the foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, appreciated their dedication and reiterated the party’s commitment to development and public welfare.In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said the party has consistently supported the “Bharat First” principle and is at the forefront of serving the society. He lauded BJP workers for their selfless service, grassroots outreach and commitment to good governance, remembering those whose sacrifices and perseverance contributed to the party’s growth.“Warm greetings to all BJP workers across the country on the party’s foundation day. Our party has always been at the forefront of social service guided by the India First principle. Our officers are known for their selfless service, unwavering dedication and deep passion for good governance. They have worked tirelessly at the grassroots, ensuring that as many people as possible connect with our ideals and work. We also remember the countless workers whose dedication, sacrifice and perseverance have shaped the growth of the party over decades,” said PM Modi. “The BJP stands as a party that puts the welfare of the people at the center of its vision. This is reflected in our work at the Center and in various states. The BJP is committed to building a prosperous India. May our collective resolve carry forward this vision and take India to new heights of progress and prosperity,” he added.“The BJP puts the well-being of the people at the center of its vision,” he said, adding that the party was committed to building a “bhikshid Bharat” and driving India’s progress.Senior leaders also marked the occasion, highlighting the party’s ideological roots and evolution as the world’s largest political organisation.Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the formation of the BJP was not just a political development but a commitment to national restructuring inspired by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Deendayal Upadhyay. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the party has advanced the vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Biswas” and strengthened democratic governance.BJP president JP Nadda paid tribute to the party’s founding figures and workers, saying their efforts had catapulted the organization to the forefront of national politics. He emphasized the party’s focus on “integrity” and inclusive development and reiterated its goal of building a developed, self-reliant India by 2047.Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Nitin Gadkari also extended greetings, crediting the dedication of party workers for the BJP’s rise to a major political force.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has described the BJP as more than a political party, calling it a “vibrant ideological heritage” rooted in democratic values and cultural principles. He said the party’s journey reflects commitment to service, values and nation building.Founded in 1980 after a split from the Janata Party, the BJP traces its origins to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. Over the decades, it has emerged as one of India’s leading national parties with a focus on nationalism and development.
