Dynamite News Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to his great grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru on his 131st birth anniversary
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 131st birth anniversary.
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 131st birth anniversary.
The Congress leader paid floral tribute to his great grandfather at Shantivan here.
Today, India celebrates the birth anniversary of its first PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji: a towering visionary who laid the foundation of our country with values of brotherhood, egalitarianism & modern outlook.
Our endeavour must be to conserve these values.Also Read | PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on birth anniversary
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 14, 2020
Nehru became the prime minister on August 15, 1947, following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country. In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14 every year as a mark of respect to Jawaharlal Nehru.
The former prime minister was fondly called 'Chacha Nehru' and was known for emphasising the importance of giving love and affection to children. After the death of Nehru, it was unanimously decided to celebrate his birthday as 'Bal Diwas' or Children's Day in India.
Shri @RahulGandhi offers tributes at Shanti Vana on the 131st birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India Pt Jawaharlal Nehru.#RememberingNehru pic.twitter.com/MJ8oa6Rxwe
Also Read | PM Modi pays tribute to Nehru on his birth anniversary
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 14, 2020
On this day, a number of activities are organised for students in schools nationwide such as games, competitions, and so on, while government bodies pay tributes to the late prime minister and organise commemorative events on this day.
Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. He breathed his last on May 27, 1964. (ANI)