125th Birth Anniversary Celebration of 'Bharat Kesari' Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Background: The Ministry of Culture is organizing a special commemorative event in Kolkata to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. About Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Birth: 6 July 1901, Kolkata. Title: "Bharat Kesari." Distinguished educationist, lawyer, Member of Parliament, and nationalist leader. Youngest Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University (appointed at the age of 33). Served as the Minister for Industry and Supply in independent India's first cabinet. A staunch advocate of national integration and unity. Opposed the special status granted to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370.
