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PM Modi pays tribute to Nehru on his birth anniversary

Darpan News Desk IANS, 14 Nov, 2022 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his birth anniversary, and recalled his contribution to the country.

While paying tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru, PM Modi took to Twitter to express gratitude in a Twitter post.

On his birth anniversary, tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji. We also recall his contribution to our nation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 14, 2022

Lovingly called Chacha Nehru, Nov 14th is celebrated as Children's Day in India.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad (now known as Prayagraj). Nehru was involved in the freedom movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and went to jail several times.

Nehru became the first Prime Minister of Independent India. After Independence, he took over the command of the country for almost 17 years and died on May 27, 1964 in office.

Photo courtesy of @Rupa_Publications via Instagram.

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