Tributes to Nehru's Lasting Legacy

New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) — The Congress paid heartfelt tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's inaugural prime minister, on his death anniversary, underscoring the enduring influence of his leadership despite attempts to tarnish his legacy since 2014. Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president, lauded Nehru's pivotal role in laying the foundational stones of independent India through visionary leadership. Gandhi emphasized Nehru's invaluable contributions to the establishment of social justice, modernity, education, the Constitution, and democracy. Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi offered floral tributes at Nehru's memorial, Shanti Van, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge quoted Nehru on X, highlighting citizenship's essence in national service. Kharge expressed Nehru's essential role in propelling India from humble beginnings to global prominence, emphasizing his legacy of unity in diversity.

In a Hindi post on X, Rahul Gandhi paid respectful tributes to Nehru, honoring his dreams of a robust, inclusive India, and his foundational work in social justice, education, and democracy. Gandhi affirmed that Nehru's ideals persistently guide the nation. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh echoed similar sentiments, commending Nehru's profound impact on modern India and his unwavering inspiration for an India rooted in its pluralistic heritage and constitutional goals. According to Ramesh, democracy remains central to Nehru's vision, who embodied authority without authoritarianism, remaining a noble, confident figure unshaken by egotism often seen post-2014.

For Nehru, the celebration of India's diversity underpinned by unity was paramount, noted Ramesh. Reclaiming India's identity, currently under scrutiny, necessitates reviving Nehru's philosophy. Nehru's will and testament, crafted a decade pre-death, is acclaimed for its poetic clarity. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared Nehru's thoughts on growth, emphasizing his aspiration for an India empowered by science and technology. She acknowledged his seminal work in establishing crucial educational, scientific, and industrial institutions that fortify modern India.

The Congress party, via its official X account, commemorated Nehru, appreciating his democratic, secular vision in shaping modern India. The party offered heartfelt tributes to his unmatched leadership and enduring legacy. Nehru, India’s first and longest-serving prime minister, passed away while in office in 1964.

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