Guwahati: On the occasion of the anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to him on Monday.
He took to Twitter to extend his wishes and said, “On his birth anniversary, tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji. We also recall his contribution to our nation.”
Every year, on November 14, Children’s Day is observed as a tribute to India’s first independent prime minister.
Nehru, affectionately known as “Chacha Nehru,” was renowned for emphasising the value of showing children love and compassion.
Following Nehru’s passing, it was unanimously voted to designate his birthday as India’s “Bal Diwas,” or Children’s Day.
On November 14, 1889, Nehru was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. His final breath was taken on May 27, 1964.
On August 15, 1947, he was appointed prime minister after taking an active part in the nation’s struggle for freedom.
Numerous activities, including games and competitions, are planned for students in schools across the country on this day, while government organisations pay tribute to the late prime minister and hold commemorative ceremonies.
Prior to 1956, India celebrated Children’s Day on November 20 as designated by the United Nations. However, after Prime Minister Nehru passed away in 1964, a resolution was voted in the Parliament unanimously designating the day of Pt. Nehru’s birth anniversary as National Children’s Day.