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A Critical Review of the Ideological Legacies of Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Author(s): Dr. Aparajita Joshi

Abstract
Syama Prasad Mookerjee a notable Indian political leader continues to have substantial influence in present-day Indian politics. His intellectual contributions established the basis for the Bharatiya Jana Sangh which later became the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and continue to influence the conceptual framework of Hindu nationalist thinking in India. This critical assessment examines the ideological legacies of Mookerjee with a specific emphasis on his concept of cultural nationalism his position on Hindu-Muslim relations and his perspectives on Indian sovereignty and federalism. An analysis is conducted to determine the continuing influence of Mookerjees resistance to the partition of India his participation in the unification of Jammu and Kashmir and his advocacy for a single Indian identity on Indian political discourse. The article also analyses the criticisms of Mookerjees ideology which include allegations of communalism and his intricate association with secularism. This study provides a detailed analysis of Mookerjees views in the context of Indian political history. It aims to give a nuanced understanding of his legacies and evaluate their significance and consequences in present-day India.