Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his birth anniversary, November 14. Nehru, a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle, was born in 1889 in Allahabad, now renamed Prayagraj. A respected leader, Nehru’s role in shaping modern India remains influential, particularly through his advocacy for secularism, science, and education.
“On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage to our former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,” PM Modi shared on the social media platform X, reflecting on Nehru’s enduring impact on the nation.
I pay homage to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his death anniversary.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2024
Nehru, who passed away on May 27, 1964, is remembered each year on Children’s Day, celebrated on his birthday in recognition of his fondness for children and education.
