Lucknow: Tributes Paid to Nehru on Children's Day, Children Showcase Talent in Competitions
Uttar Pradesh Congress celebrated the 137th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as Children's Day with creative competitions for children.
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Children's Day Celebrated at UP Congress Headquarters
Lucknow | November 14, 2026
The 137th birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, was celebrated with fanfare as Children's Day at the Uttar Pradesh Congress headquarters in Lucknow. The occasion featured various creative competitions for children, who participated with enthusiasm.
Tributes and Creative Fair Inaugurated
The event commenced with Rajendra Pal Gautam, Uttar Pradesh in-charge of the All India Congress Committee, State President Aradhana Mishra Mona, and other senior leaders paying homage to Pandit Nehru by garlanding and offering flowers at his portrait. Following this, a creative fair was inaugurated on the headquarters premises.
Children Showcase Talent in Creative Competitions
A large number of children displayed their talent in competitions such as painting, Rangoli, and poster making at the creative fair. This initiative was organized with the aim of fostering the intellectual development of children.
Nehru's Contributions Remembered
Addressing the gathering, Rajendra Pal Gautam stated that Pandit Nehru laid the foundation for a modern, scientific, and inclusive India. He emphasized that the nation's future depends on the upbringing and education of the younger generation.
State Congress President Aradhana Mishra Mona extended her best wishes to the children on Children's Day, asserting that the Congress party has always been committed to education, health, and the all-round development of children. Describing Pandit Nehru as the visionary architect of modern India, she added that his historical contributions in economic, social, and strategic fields will continue to be a source of inspiration for the country.
Awards and Recognitions Distributed
The program concluded with the distribution of gifts and prizes to the children who participated in the competitions. Several party workers and parents were also present on the occasion, including AICC Secretary Abhishek Dutt, Kunal Chaudhary, Jagdish Chandra Jangid, Sanjeev Arya, Varun Chaudhary, Abdul Hannan, CLP Leader Virendra Chaudhary, and MP Tanuj Punia.