Children's Day 2022: India celebrates Jawaharlal Nehru birth anniversary| Pics

Children's Day or Bal Diwas is celebrated on November 14 to mark the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Pandit Nehru was a popular figure among children and they fondly called him Chacha Nehru. This day is not only a tribute to Pandit Nehru but also aims to increase awareness among people about the rights of children.

Updated on: Nov 14, 2022 5:10 PM IST

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Jawaharlal Nehru believed that children are important in nation-building. He advocated for their holistic development. (@Supriya23bh/ Twitter)

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Congress ex-president Sonia Gandhi pays floral tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru at Delhi memorial on Monday. (@INCIndia)

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Prior to Jawaharlal Nehru's death, India observed Children's day on November 20, which is World Children's day. (@JogulambaV/ Twitter)

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge pays floral tributes to Nehru at Shantivan memorial, Delhi, on Monday. (@INCIndia/ Twitter)

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The Congress shared an image of Rahul Gandhi with a bunch of children during his Bharat Jodo Yatra on the occasion. (@INCIndia/ Twitter)