PM Modi, Rajnath Singh Remember Jawaharlal Nehru On 137th Birth Anniversary As India Celebrates Children's Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 137th birth anniversary, as the nation observes Children's Day in his memory. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Paying tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary." Paying tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary. — Narendra Modi…
On the 137th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the late leader. Modi tweeted, "Paying tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary," while Rajnath Singh wrote, "On the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji, I pay my tributes to him.
His contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his leadership as the first Prime Minister of independent India left an enduring imprint on the formative years of our nation."
November 14 is celebrated as Children's Day in India to honor Nehru, who was affectionately known as "Chacha Nehru" for his love towards children. Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, and became the Prime Minister of India on August 15, 1947. His birthday was officially declared as Children's Day after his death in 1964. Various activities, including games and competitions, are organized in schools across the country to celebrate the day.
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