HP remembers Nehru on his 117th birth anniversary

Shimla, Nov 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor V S Kokje and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh led the state in paying tributes to first prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru on his 117th birth anniversary today.

Addressing children and teachers on the occasion, the Governor called upon the teachers to inculcate in the students a sense of self-respect, self-reliance and self confidence, which was the dream of Pt Nehru.

Pt Nehru was a visionary who laid the foundation of the modern India during his Prime Ministership and created basic infrastructure for better future of the country over half a century ago, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said Himachal had emerged as a separate political entity due to Nehrus blessings only.

He said the people of the state were indebted to the Nehru-Gandhi family for their support to Himachali people during the last 50 years.

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