PM Modi, Opposition Leaders Pay Tribute on Jawaharlal Nehru’s 136th Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday honoured India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 136th birth anniversary, observed across the country as Children’s Day.

Sharing his message on X, PM Modi wrote that he paid heartfelt respects to the former Prime Minister. Nehru, fondly remembered as Chacha Nehru, played a defining role in India’s freedom struggle and later shaped the newly independent nation with his focus on democratic values, secularism, education and scientific progress.

Tributes to former Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 14, 2025

National Leaders Recall Nehru’s Legacy

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi also marked the occasion. Kharge said Nehru’s vision continues to guide India, describing his legacy as a symbol of freedom, democracy and scientific thinking.

“What we need is a generation of peace.”

~ Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy stands as a timeless beacon, illuminating the idea of India and the values he cherished – Freedom, Democracy, Secularism and Scientific Temper.
His vision continues to inspire… pic.twitter.com/cI4GHTyQBX

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 14, 2025

Today is the 136th birth anniversary of the man who still resonates all over the world but whose immeasurable contributions to the making of modern India are sought to be denied, denigrated, distorted, and demonised by the PM and his brigade.

Nehru must and will survive this…

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 14, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Highlights Nehru’s Democratic Vision: Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Anniversary 2025

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi shared that Nehru laid the foundation of independent India’s democratic and constitutional framework through bold and forward-looking leadership. He added that Nehru’s principles continue to inspire millions.

भारत के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने अपने दूरदर्शी और निडर नेतृत्व से स्वतंत्र भारत में संवैधानिक और लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों की नींव रखी और देश को एक नई दिशा प्रदान की।

उनके आदर्श और मूल्य आज भी हमारे लिए प्रेरणास्रोत हैं। 'हिंद के जवाहर' को जयंती पर सादर नमन। pic.twitter.com/rwZZTD47e4

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 14, 2025

Priyanka Gandhi and other Congress members echoed similar sentiments, stressing that Nehru’s belief in equality, education, children’s welfare and national unity remains relevant for today’s India.

"भारत भूमि में फैले सारे भारतवासी ही सबसे ज्यादा मायने रखते हैं। भारत माता यही करोड़ों-करोड़ जनता है और भारत माता की जय का मतलब इस भूमि पर रहने वाले इन सब लोगों की जय है।"

-पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू

भारत माता की असली जय तभी होगी जब देश के किसानों, जवानों, महिलाओं, मजदूरों, दलितों,… pic.twitter.com/aV6FD344mI

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 14, 2025

Nehru’s Enduring Influence on Modern India

Nehru’s contributions to nation-building, including the promotion of scientific institutions, expansion of educational opportunities and strengthening of democratic institutions, continue to hold significance. His birthday, celebrated as Children’s Day, honours his love and commitment toward the welfare of children across India.

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