Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was a staunch nationalist and was a Minister in Nehru's cabinet. Later, SP Mookerjee left Congress due to ideological differences with Nehru. He created a nationalist party which came to be known as Bhartiya Jan Sangh (BJS).
Although many Congress nationalists were aware about Nehru's treacherous ways, it was the undemocratic introduction of article 370 that pushed SP Mookerjee away from Congress.
He was a fierce opponent of Article 370 and travelled across country to raise awareness among masses. His relentless campaign against article 370 created fear among Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah.
Both Nehru and Abdullah perceived SP Mookerjee as a political thorn in their eyes and wanted to suppress his movement. Apart from the cousins, late Arun Jaitley's father-in-law, GL Dogra was highly critical of SP Mookerjee's views on article 370. He was a devoted follower of Sheikh Abdullah and a staunch Nehruvian.
SP Mookerjee decided to visit J&K to oppose the undeclared balkanisation of India. During his visit to J&K, he was arrested by Police in Kathua and detained without trial. Vajpayee, as a journalist, had accompanied SP Mookerjee, however, he had escaped from the scene of arrest due to unknown reasons.
On June 23 1953, SP Mookerjee died under mysterious circumstances while he was under detention of J&K police. Later, heart attack was given as a reason for his death.
It is clear that Nehru and Abdullah conspired to eliminate SP Mookerjee because he was igniting nationalistic sentiment on article 370 and emerging as a strong opposition to Congress. However, the role of other collaborators can't be ignored.
A thorough investigation into SP Mookerjee's death must be conducted to uncover truth for public knowledge. This will be an ideal tribute to his sacrifice for the integrity of country.
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