Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, on his 125th birth anniversary, observed nationwide as Children’s Day.
In a message posted on X, Modi recalled Nehru’s role in India’s freedom movement and his contribution to nation-building after independence. “Tributes to former Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary,” he wrote.
Fondly known as “Chacha Nehru,” the former Prime Minister was admired for his affection for children and his vision for a modern and democratic India. He played a key role in shaping the country’s education system, scientific institutions, and developmental roadmap.
As the nation marks Children’s Day in his honour, citizens remembered Nehru not only as a prominent leader but also as someone who believed deeply in nurturing young minds and building a progressive future for the country.
