Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary.
He posted a message on X stating, “Tributes to our former PM, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary.”
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi also honoured Nehru by highlighting his visionary leadership in laying a strong foundation for India. While posting on X, Gandhi said that, “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.”
The Congress party also posted a similar message on its X handle stating that, “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.”
Congress Parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi also paid her respects to Nehru at his memorial in Shanti Van in Delhi.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also took to X stating that “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.”
