Published 08:13 IST, November 14th 2019
PM Modi pays tribute to late Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru on his Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 14 paid tributes to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on the occasion of his 130th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, November 14, paid tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on the occasion of his 130th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister took to his official Twitter handle and tweeted, "Tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary." Pandit Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Prayagraj. Nehru breathed his last on May 27, 1964. Following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country, Nehru became the Prime Minister on August 15, 1947. Nehru was also famous amongst children who used to call him ‘Chacha Nehru’ and to commemorate his birth anniversary, Children’s Day is celebrated.
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Pandit Nehru was a central figure in Indian politics before and after independence
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian independence activist and the first Prime Minister of India. He was a central figure in Indian politics before and after independence. He emerged as an eminent leader of the Indian independence movement under the guidance of Mahatma Gandhi and served India as a Prime Minister from its establishment as an independent nation in 1947 until his death in 1964. He has been described by the Amar Chitra Katha as the architect of India. Indian children knew him as Chacha Nehru. Pandit Nehru’s deepest desire was to work for the welfare of children and the youth.
Pt. Nehru was driven by his passion for doing incredible things for young people
Jawaharlal Nehru was a great leader with a vision and he has achieved great things in life because he was driven by his passion for doing incredible things for young people. His enthusiasm to work on the Indian Education system and development of children in India speaks volumes. As an individual, Jawaharlal Nehru’s love for red roses is a well-known fact. He often compared children and flowers, saying that, “Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow.” He always felt that children are the real pillar of the country.
Updated 12:24 IST, November 14th 2019