New Delhi. On Saturday, on the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, top Congress leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to him. On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Nehru by posting on the social media platform 'X'.
At the same time, the Congress, while remembering his contribution in building modern India, said that even after more than six decades of his death, attacks are being made on Nehru, which is a proof of his unwavering commitment towards India. Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). His birth anniversary is celebrated as Children's Day across the country.
PM Modi paid tribute by posting on X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary. He wrote on the social media platform 'X', “Tributes to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.”
Sonia, Kharge and Gehlot paid tribute after reaching Shanti Van
Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and many other party leaders reached Shanti Van in Delhi and paid homage to Nehru. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Nehru's historical contribution has been from India's independence to laying the foundation of a strong, modern, democratic and progressive nation. After independence, amidst all the challenges, he gave a new direction to the social, political and economic development of the country with his visionary thinking and strong leadership. He said that Nehru had deep faith in democracy, equality, secularism and scientific thinking. His dream was of such an India, where every citizen gets equal opportunities without any discrimination and everyone moves forward in the spirit of unity, brotherhood and national interest.
Rahul Gandhi said- Nehru's thoughts are still an inspiration
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also paid tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He said that independence was not a destination for Nehru, but a stage in the country's new journey. Swaraj for him was not just power, but the participation of every citizen and the responsibility for the future of the country. Rahul Gandhi said that India was a discovery and idea for him, in which diversity was strength, democracy was faith and equality was the basis. His dream of a modern, scientific, progressive and self-confident India still inspires. Moving that dream towards India would be a true tribute to him.
Priyanka Gandhi told about her unique personality
Remembering Nehru on the social media platform 'X', Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that he was a unique personality who was a revolutionary, a visionary and a nation builder. He said that even after more than six decades of Nehru's death, people who are trying to destroy the Constitution and democracy are attacking him. This is proof of his unwavering commitment towards India. May Nehru's love for the country always guide us.
Nehru Digital Archives gets more than 10 lakh visitors in one year
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned the achievements of Nehru's digital archives on his birth anniversary. He said that people who distort history will continue to try to tarnish Nehru's image, but his digital archives will prove to be a bulwark in preserving the great legacy.
According to Jairam Ramesh, Nehru Digital Archives has completed one year. During this period, more than 10 lakh different people viewed the information on the website and its pages were viewed more than 40 lakh times. He informed that 100 volumes of 'Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru' are available in the digital collection. These include material from 1903 to 1964. This collection of about 77 thousand pages contains more than 34 thousand documents and more than three thousand photographs.
Became the first Prime Minister of the country on 15 August 1947
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was among the prominent leaders of the freedom struggle. After the country's independence, on 15 August 1947, he took over as the first Prime Minister of independent India. He remained in this post till his death in 1964. During his tenure, special emphasis was laid on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting scientific research and expanding higher education. Because of his special affection towards children, his birth anniversary on 14 November is celebrated as Children's Day throughout the country.
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