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The Vice-President of India paid tributes to Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary, recalling his philosophy of Integral Humanism and his vision of Antyodaya.
Key Facts
- Born: 1916
- Died: 11 February 1968
- President of Bharatiya Jana Sangh
- Political philosopher and organiser
Major Contributions
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Philosophy of Integral Humanism
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- Propounded in 1965.
- Advocated holistic development of body, mind, intellect and soul.
- Emphasised harmony between individual, society and nature.
- Rejected both extreme capitalism and state socialism.
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Concept of Antyodaya
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- Welfare of the last person in the social order.
- Inspired several later welfare schemes and inclusive development models.
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Political Organisation
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- Strengthened and expanded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
- Contributed to ideological consolidation of nationalist politics in post independence India.
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Economic Thought
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- Promoted self reliance and decentralised economy.
- Emphasised indigenous models of development rooted in Indian culture.
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(a) B. Krishna Pillai, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and K.C. George (b) Jayaprakash Narayan, Deendayal Upadhyaya and M.N. Roy (Option provided) (c) C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, K. Kamaraj and Veeresalingam Pantulu (d) Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta |
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