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.”
On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage to our former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 14, 2024
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.
देश के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू जी की जयंती पर कांग्रेस महासचिव श्रीमती @priyankagandhi जी ने ‘शांति वन’ पहुंचकर उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की।
अपनी दूरदर्शिता और कुशल नेतृत्व से भारत को सामाजिक, वैज्ञानिक, आर्थिक, औद्योगिक व विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में आगे ले जाने वाले… pic.twitter.com/q0rWNx8LNh
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 14, 2024
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.”
आधुनिक भारत के जनक, संस्थानों के निर्माता, भारत के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री पं. जवाहरलाल नेहरू जी को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन।
लोकतांत्रिक, प्रगतिशील, निडर, दूरदर्शी, समावेशी – ‘हिंद के जवाहर’ के यही मूल्य हमारे आदर्श और हिंदुस्तान के आधारस्तम्भ हैं और हमेशा रहेंगे। pic.twitter.com/aslU4F6GXl
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 14, 2024
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.”
“एकता मन और हृदय की होनी चाहिए, एक साथ रहने की भावना होनी चाहिए…”
~ पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू
भारत को शून्य से शिखर तक पहुँचाने वाले, आधुनिक भारत के शिल्पकार, भारत को वैज्ञानिक, आर्थिक, औद्योगिक व विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में विकासशील बनाने वाले, देश को निरंतर ‘विविधता में एकता’ का संदेश… pic.twitter.com/ThvWoQzqSu
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 14, 2024
KC Venugopal said that “he played a crucial part in the freedom struggle and then led independent India” which maked his “contributions truly remarkable”.
On the occasion of his birth anniversary, remembering Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji – architect of modern India, the visionary that laid the foundation of our republic, and the world leader who was truly admired by every nation across the globe!
His unique role in our history, of… pic.twitter.com/MxjxcXCdtM
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) November 14, 2024
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.
