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Born on this day in 1916 in Mathura, Upadhyay was a founder member of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, the progenitor to the BJP.
Naidu said Upadhyay was a great nationalist, an exceptional organiser, a visionary thinker and a dedicated social worker.
“His philosophies of ”Antyodaya” and ”Integral Humanism” continue to inspire many,” the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu.