Antyodaya Diwas 2024:
Antyodaya Diwas was observed on 25th September, 2024 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
- This day serves to remember and celebrate his life and contributions, highlighting his influence on Indian politics and society.
- He focussed on Antyodaya which means upliftment of the last person and address the needs of the most disadvantaged individuals in society,
- His philosophy of “Integral Humanism” focussed on individual and collective welfare, social justice, economic equality, and self-reliance.
- He was the co-founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), which later evolved into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- He was also a key thinker for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- Since 25th September 2014, his birth anniversary is observed as Antyodaya Diwas to recognise his efforts and contributions to the nation.
- In 2015, the name of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) was changed to Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-NRLM.
- In 2018, the Mughalsarai Junction railway station in UP was renamed Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction. He died near Mughal Sarai in 1968.
