President Kovind, PM Modi remember Nehru on his birth anniversary

DN Bureau

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid their tributes to the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 129th birth anniversary.

First PM of India Jawaharlal Nehru
First PM of India Jawaharlal Nehru


New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid their tributes to the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 129th birth anniversary.

Prime Minister Modi, on the other hand, also remembered Nehru on his birth anniversary by recalling his contribution in India's freedom struggle.

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Meanwhile, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also paid homage to 'Chacha Nehru'.

"Tributes to the first Prime Minister of India and a visionary, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, today. The nation remembers the legendary leader and his invaluable contributions towards the building of modern India," he wrote.

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The first prime minister of India, Pandit Nehru, was born on November 14, 1889, in Prayagraj. He breathed his last on May 27, 1964.

He became the prime minister on August 15, 1947, following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country. Nehru was also famous amongst children who used to call him 'Chacha Nehru' and to commemorate his birth anniversary, Children's Day is celebrated. (ANI)










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