Before the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Cooch Behar. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Extending warm wishes to party workers on the foundation day of Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, appreciated their dedication and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to development and public welfare.In a post on Twitter, PM Modi said the party has consistently upheld the principle of “India First” and remains at the forefront in serving the society. He praised BJP workers for their selfless service, grassroots reach and commitment to good governance, while also remembering those whose sacrifice and perseverance contributed to the party’s growth.“Heartiest greetings to all BJP workers across the country on the foundation day of the party. Our party has always been at the forefront in serving the society, guided by the principle of India First. Our workers are known for their selfless service, unwavering dedication and deep passion for good governance. He has worked tirelessly at the grassroots level, ensuring that maximum people connect with our ideology and work. PM Modi said, we also remember the countless workers whose dedication, sacrifice and perseverance have shaped the growth of the party over decades. He said, “BJP is a party that puts the well-being of the people at the center of its vision. This is reflected in our work at the Center and in various states. The BJP is committed to building a developed India. Our collective resolve to continue to carry forward this vision and take India to new heights of progress and prosperity.”“BJP keeps the welfare of the people at the center of its vision,” he said. He said the party is committed to building a “developed India” and carrying forward India’s progress.Senior leaders also highlighted on the occasion the ideological roots of the party and its evolution into the world’s largest political organisation.Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the formation of BJP was not just a political development, but a resolve for national reconstruction inspired by Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Deendayal Upadhyay. He said that under the leadership of PM Modi, the party has taken forward the vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas” and strengthened democratic governance.BJP President J.P. Nadda paid tribute to the founding fathers and workers of the party, saying their efforts have put the organization at the forefront of national politics. He stressed the party’s focus on “Antyodaya” and inclusive growth and reiterated its goal of building a developed, self-reliant India by 2047.Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Nitin Gadkari also extended their wishes, crediting the dedication of party workers for developing the BJP as a major political force.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the BJP as more than a political party and called it a “vibrant ideological tradition” rooted in democratic values ​​and cultural ethos. He said the party’s yatra reflects its commitment towards service, values ​​and nation building.Founded in 1980 after a split from the Janata Party, the BJP traces its origins to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded by Syama Prasad Mukherjee in 1951. Over the decades, it has emerged as one of India’s leading national parties focused on nationalism and development.