On Nehru’s Death Anniversary, Rahul, Modi Recall His Contributions

“We remember his contributions to our nation,” tweeted Modi as his tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru.

Senior politicians, including UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister-deignate Narendra Modi, paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary on Monday, 27 May.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, along with mother Sonia, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, former Vice President Hamid Ansari, paid homage to Nehru at Shantivan in New Delhi.

"We remember his contributions to our nation," tweeted Modi as his tribute to the former prime minister.

Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his death anniversary. We remember his contributions to our nation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2019

While remembering him, many echoed Nehru's contribution to "building a modern India".

In his tweet, Rahul reminded people of Nehru's contribution in building modern institutions which helped "democracy survive in India".

Many democratic nations as young as India, soon degenerated into dictatorships.

On his death anniversary, let us remember Jawaharlal Nehru Ji’s contribution in building strong, independent, modern institutions, that have helped democracy survive in India for over 70 years 🇮🇳

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 27, 2019

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also took to Twitter to pay tribute to Nehru.

My humble tributes to Pt #JawaharLalNehru on his death anniversary. He laid the foundations of modern India and rooted the democratic ethos in the country. His scientific, rational temper shaped the future of our premier institutions. #RememberingNehru pic.twitter.com/kyXxPvQhhm

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 27, 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said "He will always be remembered for his contributions to building a modern India."

Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his death anniversary today. He will always be remembered for his contributions to building a modern India. #PanditNehru pic.twitter.com/EbUbyaNikv

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) May 27, 2019

Congress Members Remember Jawaharlal Nehru

Apsara Reddy, national general secretary of Mahila Congress, in her tweet said "as India rapidly marches towards an identity shaped by blinkered leaders pushing a linear agenda; we must preserve the ideologies of #JawaharLalNehru Ji."

As India rapidly marches towards an identity shaped by blinkered leaders pushing a linear agenda; we must preserve the ideologies of #JawaharLalNehru Ji. His commitment to plurality, equality and our democracy is what inspired and continues to inspire all of us. #RememberingNehru

— Apsara R (@talktoapsara) May 27, 2019

Congress' Jai Parkash Aggarwal also tweeted remembering Nehru and his ideas.

Paying my sincere tribute to the Architect of Modern India, the First Prime Minister of India and a great visionary leader #JawaharlalNehru ji on his death anniversary.

His progressive vision has always been beneficiary for India. pic.twitter.com/zfc47AwAUR

— Jai Parkash Aggarwal (@inc_jpagarwal) May 27, 2019

MP Supriya Sule also tweeted in Nehru's remembrance.

"The children of today will make the India of tomorrow. The way we bring them up will determine the future of the country."
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Remembering Former Prime Minister Late Shri.Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his Death Anniversary. 🙏

— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) May 27, 2019

Party spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi in his tweet said "India is a cultural unity amidst diversity,a bundle of contradictions held together by strong invisible threads.Overwhelmed again & again her spirit ws nvr conquered & today when she appears to be plaything of a proud conqueror,remains unsubdued & unconquered".

"India is a cultural unity amidst diversity,a bundle of contradictions held together by strong invisible threads.Overwhelmed again & again her spirit ws nvr conquered & today when she appears to be plaything of a proud conqueror,remains unsubdued & unconquered"#JawaharlalNehru pic.twitter.com/CrurCrkXUF

— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) May 27, 2019