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| Nehru Day as Children's Day |
In Allahabad, He was born on 14 November 1889 and was the son of Motilal Nehru. This wealthy barrister belonged to the Kashmiri Pandit community and Swaruprani Thussu, a Hindu Brahmin of great learning.
Nehru's childhood was spent in luxury and comfort. He was educated at home until age 15, when he was sent to England to study at Harrow School and then Trinity College, Cambridge. Nehru's years in England were formative ones. He was exposed to Western culture and ideas and became interested in socialism and the struggle for Indian independence.
He also developed a lifelong love of literature and became proficient in English, French, and German. In 1912, Nehru returned to India and began studying law at Allahabad University. He was soon drawn into the Indian independence movement and actively participated in non-violent protests against British rule.
In 1920, Nehru was elected to the Indian National Congress and became one of its most prominent leaders. He played a key role in the movement for Indian independence and was jailed several times by the British authorities. He was Independent India's first Prime Minister and was fondly called 'Chacha Nehru' (Uncle Nehru) by his children.
Children are the wealth and future of our nation. They are the hope of tomorrow. Our responsibility is to nurture them and give them the best possible environment to grow and prosper.
Children's Day is a day to celebrate their innocence, their joy and their dreams. It is a day to remind us of our responsibility towards them.
Let us pledge to create a world where every child is loved and cared for. Let us pledge to give them the best possible education and opportunities to grow into responsible citizens of our country.
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