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New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, paid tribute to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 61st death anniversary.
In a post on X, Gandhi also remembered Nehru’s “visionary leadership” in laying a strong foundation for independent India. “Respectful tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji on his death anniversary. With the dream of a strong and inclusive India, Nehruji laid a strong foundation for independent India with his visionary leadership. His contribution in the establishment of social justice, modernity, education, constitution and democracy is invaluable. The legacy of Jawahar of India and his ideals will always guide us,” Rahul Gandhi said.
Earlier today, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid floral tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru at his memorial, Shanti Van, in Delhi.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Nehru, calling him the architect of modern India. He emphasized that 21st-century India cannot be imagined without Nehru’s contributions. “Humble tributes on the death anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji, the creator of modern India, the fearless guardian of democracy, the one who took India from zero to the peak, the one who made India develop in scientific, economic, industrial and various fields, the one who constantly gave the message of ‘unity in diversity’ to the country, our source of inspiration. 21st-century India cannot be imagined without the contribution of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,” Kharge said in a post on X.
Remembering Nehru, the Congress party’s official X handle posted, “On his death anniversary, we honour the nation’s first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, whose vision shaped modern India. His ideals of democracy, secularism & scientific temper continue to guide our way forward. Heartfelt tributes to his unmatched legacy & leadership.”
Jawaharlal Nehru was a prominent freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India’s independence movement. Following independence in 1947, he became India’s first Prime Minister and served in that position for more than 16 years.
He passed away due to a heart attack on May 27, 1964. After his death, Lal Bahadur Shastri succeeded him as the second Prime Minister of India.
Nehru is widely regarded as the pioneer of India’s Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Known for his deep affection for children, he was fondly called ‘Chacha Nehru’, and his birth anniversary, November 14, is celebrated as Children’s Day across India. (ANI)
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