In his public life he was never afraid of expressing his inmost convictions. In silence the cruellest lies are told. When great wrongs are committed it is criminal to be silent in the hope that truth will one day find its voice. In democratic society one should speak out, especially when we are developing an unequalled power of not seeing what we do not wish to see.

—Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, in his condolence message after Dr Mookerjee passed away