Today, on the punya tithi of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, we pay tribute to a visionary thinker, an ardent nationalist, and a leader who dedicated his life to the service of Bharat. His philosophy, deeply rooted in the ethos of Indian culture, remains a guiding force in our national journey towards inclusive development and self-reliance.

A proponent of ‘integral humanism,’ Pandit Deendayal Ji envisioned an economic and social order where every individual, especially the most marginalised, could thrive with dignity. His concept of ‘Antyodaya’—the rise of the last person—continues to shape the policy landscape of India today.

Born on September 25, 1916, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was not just a political thinker but also a philosopher, economist, historian, and sociologist. His philosophy of ‘integral humanism’ sought to harmonise material and spiritual progress, advocating for a self-reliant and decentralised economic model with villages as the focal point of development. ‘Antyodaya’ was the cornerstone of his ideology—an unwavering commitment to ensuring that the poorest of the poor are uplifted.

His vision was not just ideological but pragmatic. He believed that a nation cannot progress unless its development policies are........

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