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PM Modi, Congress Leaders Pay Tribute To Jawaharlal Nehru On His Birth Anniversary

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid a floral tribute to her great-grandfather at Shanti Van in Delhi. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, commemorating his 135th birth anniversary on Thursday. Sharing his tribute on X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi  posted, "On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage to our former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru."

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh. He pursued education at some of the world’s renowned institutions, including Harrow School in London and the University of Cambridge.

Aside from PM Modi, the Congress party also shared their tributes to Nehru. 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid a floral tribute to her great-grandfather at Shanti Van in Delhi. 

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi shared a post on X, which read, “Democratic, progressive, fearless, visionary, inclusive…” He further added, “these values are our ideals and the pillars of Hindustan and will always remain so.”

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to the nation's first Prime Minister and remembered his "unprecedented contribution" towards the country. Remembering former PM Nehru, Kharge called him the "architect of Modern India" and said that he was the one who took India from "zero to the peak."

KC Venugopal said that “he played a crucial part in the freedom struggle and then led independent India” which maked his “contributions truly remarkable”.

Pandit Nehru's birth anniversary is also celebrated as Children's Day in India, a tribute to his affection for children. Known as 'Chacha Nehru' for his fondness for young ones, he was deeply committed to their welfare and education.

After his passing in 1964, it was decided that November 14 would be observed as Children's Day to honour his legacy. The first official celebration took place in 1965, marking the beginning of an annual tradition to promote children's rights and emphasise their importance in building India's future.

The day serves as a significant reminder of India's commitment to its younger generation. Across the country, schools and institutions organise cultural events, competitions, and activities, celebrating the occasion and promoting awareness around children's rights, welfare, and education.

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