President Ho Chi Minh: A great man in the cause of national liberation

President Prasat and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru went to New Delhi airport to welcome President Ho Chi Minh on a friendship visit to India from February 5-14, 1958. (Photo: VNA)

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On the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025), VNA correspondent in New Delhi interviewed Mr. Pallab Sengupta - Central Secretary, Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Communist Party of India (CPI), Chairman of the World Peace Council about the role of his legacy in today's era.

Mr. Pallab Sengupta cited the CPI's view that President Ho Chi Minh was a great man in the global struggle for national liberation, socialism and anti-imperialism.

His leadership in the struggle against colonialism and imperialism in Vietnam not only inspired the Vietnamese people but also revolutionaries and oppressed nations all over the world, including India.

President Ho Chi Minh's legacy is deeply rooted in the principles of Marxism-Leninism, creatively adapted to Vietnamese conditions. His emphasis on self-reliance, popular solidarity, and revolutionary morality resonated with communist and progressive movements everywhere.

CPI regards him as a symbol of resistance, perseverance and unwavering commitment to the cause of the people. The teachings of President Ho Chi Minh remain a guiding light for all communists fighting for justice and socialism.

According to Mr. Pallab Sengupta, President Ho Chi Minh's legacy continues to be the ideological foundation for Vietnam's development in the new era. His ideology "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom" has promoted Vietnam's path of Renovation, combining socialist principles with economic policies suitable to Vietnam's economic conditions.

Under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, his teachings on self-reliance, innovation and people-centered governance have helped Vietnam make remarkable progress in poverty reduction, industrialization and international integration. His emphasis on education, science and technology has also propelled Vietnam to rise in the digital economy.

In addition, his moral example of simplicity, integrity and devotion to the people remains the foundation in the fight against corruption and bureaucracy in Vietnam. CPI believes that by upholding President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy, Vietnam will continue to move towards prosperity, social justice and socialism.

People of New Delhi warmly welcomed President Ho Chi Minh on his friendship visit to India (February 5-14, 1958). (Photo: VNA)

Comrade Pallab Sengupta, Secretary of the CPI Central Committee, stressed that revolutionary ethics and the spirit of selfless service to the people are the foundations of any genuine Communist Party. In this era of rapid change, when corruption, bureaucracy and individualism threaten socialist values, the principles of President Ho Chi Minh are not only relevant but essential. For the CPI, these values ​​are central to its political work and organizational innovation.

The moral integrity, simplicity and unwavering commitment to the people that President Ho Chi Minh embodied must be at the heart of Party reform and cadre development. Only by upholding these virtues can Communist parties around the world retain their legitimacy and revolutionary potential.

According to Mr. Pallab Sengupta, Vietnam’s example in building a great national unity bloc – uniting workers, farmers, intellectuals, youth, women and ethnic minorities – shows the power of socialist inclusiveness. In an era of global division, Vietnam’s experience shows that unity under a progressive vision can forge resilience against external interference, economic shocks and ideological confusion.

For other countries, especially in the Global South, Vietnam’s model offers a valuable lesson: that solidarity based on shared national goals and social justice – not divisive nationalism – can help societies withstand the pressures of neoliberal globalization while preserving their sovereignty and culture. This is a lasting contribution of Ho Chi Minh’s vision.

Regarding how to effectively apply the lesson of combining national strength with the strength of the times in the new era, especially in the context of digital transformation, Mr. Pallab Sengupta said that Vietnam should continue to exploit technological advances and digital transformation while maintaining control over its strategic sectors and ensuring digital development serves the people. This means promoting digital literacy, state-led innovation, equitable access to technology and strong cyber sovereignty.

The lesson of combining national power with the power of the times implies using global advances while ensuring they are filtered through a socialist lens – where the benefits of technology do not lead to new forms of exploitation or inequality, thereby using critical digital infrastructure to empower the working masses, improve education, health care and governance – promoting socialism in the digital age.

Finally, Head of the CPI Foreign Affairs Committee Pallab Sengupta affirmed that the CPI highly respects the contributions of President Ho Chi Minh and believes that his ideology still has great value for Vietnam and the global communist movement. By continuing to innovate while maintaining socialist principles, Vietnam has set a shining example for the cause of national liberation, unification and progress in the 21st century./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/chu-tich-ho-chi-minh-mot-vi-nhan-trong-su-nghiep-giai-phong-dan-toc-post1039133.vnp