NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his birth anniversary, which is observed across the country as Children's Day.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi posted a brief message paying tribute to the late Prime Minister. "Paying tribute to late PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, " he said.
November 14 is celebrated as Children's Day across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was popularly known as 'Chacha Nehru' because of his affection for children.
He strongly believed that children were the foundation of the nation's future and that their education, upbringing and overall development were essential for the country's progress.
Pandit Nehru consistently emphasised the importance of nurturing young minds and providing them with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to society. His vision for a progressive India placed considerable importance on children's welfare and education.
Before Pandit Nehru's death in 1964, Children's Day in India was observed on November 20, coinciding with the date recognised internationally as World Children's Day by the United Nations.
Following Pandit Nehru's demise, Parliament adopted a resolution to commemorate his birth anniversary as Children's Day in recognition of his affection for children and his contributions to their welfare.