Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, on his birth anniversary, observed nationwide as Children’s Day.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to former Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary.”
Fondly remembered as “Chacha Nehru,” his birthday was declared Children’s Day (Bal Diwas) by the Parliament after his death in 1964.
Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Nehru, recalling his role in laying the foundations of India’s democratic and constitutional framework.
Rahul said in a post on X, “India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, laid the foundation of constitutional and democratic values in independent India through his visionary and fearless leadership, and provided the country with a new direction.”
“His ideals and values continue to be a source of inspiration for us even today. Respectful salutations to ‘Jawahar of Hind’ on his birth anniversary,” the Congress leader added.
Meanwhile, the Congress party said on X, “Heartfelt tributes to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary! The visionary architect of modern India, his ideals of democracy, secularism & scientific temper continue to lead the nation towards development & technological progress. His legacy remains our guiding light.”
“Fondly remembering Chacha Nehru, who believed children are the nation’s future. Congress carried forward his dream through the Right to Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan & Mid-Day Meal Scheme, empowering every child to learn and grow,” the party added.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also extended his respects, saying, “On the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji, I pay my humble respects to him.”