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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tributes to India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, saying he was a towering visionary who laid the foundation of the country with values of brotherhood, egalitarianism and modern outlook.
Born in 1889, the Congress stalwart remains India's longest serving prime minister.
"Today, India celebrates the birth anniversary of its first PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji: a towering visionary who laid the foundation of our country with values of brotherhood, egalitarianism & modern outlook," Rahul Gandhi tweeted, lauding the contribution of his great grandfather.
"Our endeavour must be to conserve these values," he said.
Rahul Gandhi also offered floral tributes at Shanti Vana here on the 131st birth anniversary of Nehru.

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India celebrates Children's Day November 14 as a tribute to the nation's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born this day in 1889

India celebrates Children's Day November 14 as a tribute to her first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born on the day in 1889

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	<strong>When is Children&#39;s Day celebrated?</strong></div>
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	Children&#39;s Day is celebrated each year on the birth anniversary of India&#39;s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, which is on November 14.</div>
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	<strong>Why do we celebrate Children&#39;s Day</strong></div>
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	Children&#39;s Day is celebrated as a tribute to Nehru. Nehru, fondly called &#39;Chacha Nehru&#39; was born on November 14, 1889. He was known for his affection for kids. He also established Children&#39;s Film Society India in 1955 to create indigenous cinema exclusively for kids.</div>
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	<strong>Who started Children&#39;s Day</strong></div>
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	Before 1964, India celebrated Children&#39;s Day on November 20 (the United Nations observes it on this day.) However, after the death of Pandit Nehru in 1964, it was decided that his birthday be celebrated as Children&#39;s Day.</div>
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	Along with being an able administrator, Nehru enforced the establishment of some of the most prominent educational institutions in India. His vision led to the establishment of AIIMS, IIT and IIM.</div>
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	Nehru has left behind a legacy of education for the children of India.&nbsp;</div>
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	He once said, &quot;The children of today will make the India of tomorrow. The way we bring them up will determine the future of the country.&quot;&nbsp;</div>
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	<strong>Who called Nehru &#39;Chachaj&#39;?</strong></div>
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	There is no documented reason for Nehru being called &#39;chachaji&#39;. However, it is said that his love for children was a major reason behind the coinage of this term. Another popular version is that Nehru was very close Mahatma Gandhi, whom he considered his elder brother. While Gandhi was known as &#39;Bapu&#39;, Nehru came to be known as &#39;chachaji&#39;.</div>
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	<strong>Is Children&#39;s Day a holiday</strong></div>
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	Children&#39;s Day is not a gazetted holiday. On the contrary, schools organise various events such as competitions, music and dance performances to celebrate the day.</div>
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	<strong>What are the rights of a child?</strong></div>
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	According to the Constitution of India, the rights of children include:</div>
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		Right to free and compulsory elementary education for all children in the 6-14 year age group&nbsp;</li>
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		Right to early childhood care and education</li>
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		Right to be protected from abuse&#39;</li>
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		Right to be protected from the economic necessity to enter occupations unsuited to their age or strength</li>
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		Right to equal opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner</li>
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		Right to freedom and dignity and guaranteed protection of childhood and youth against exploitation</li>
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	<strong>Children&#39;s Day celebration across the world</strong></div>
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	Children&#39;s Day began in 1857 by Reverend Dr Charles Leonard in Chelsea, US. Even though Children&#39;s Day is celebrated globally by most of the countries in the world on June 1, Universal Children&#39;s Day takes place annually on November 20.</div>
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