YS Jagan Mohan Reddy extends Children's Day wishes, calls for investment in education and well-being
Amaravati, November 14
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday extended wishes on the occasion of Children's Day, emphasising the need to invest in children's education and well-being.
In a post on X, Reddy said every child deserves the right to dream, learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
"Every child deserves the right to dream, learn, and live in a safe and supportive world," he said.
He stressed that investing in children's education and well-being was a collective responsibility, adding that empowering young minds would enable them to shape their future and contribute to the progress of the nation.
"It's our responsibility to invest in their education and well-being today, empower them to claim the future they deserve, and they will be set to drive the progress of our nation," Reddy wrote.
"Warm wishes to all young minds on #ChildrensDay!" he added.
Children's Day is celebrated across India on November 14 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born on November 14, 1889, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Fondly known as 'Chacha Nehru', he was known for his affection towards children and his emphasis on providing them with love, care and opportunities for growth.
Following Nehru's death on May 27, 1964, it was unanimously decided to celebrate his birth anniversary as 'Bal Diwas' or Children's Day in India as a tribute to his legacy and his affection for children.
Nehru assumed office as the first Prime Minister of independent India on August 15, 1947, after playing an active role in the country's freedom struggle.
On the occasion, schools across the country organise various activities for students, including games, cultural programmes and competitions. Government institutions and organisations also hold commemorative events to mark the occasion and pay tribute to the former Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, the United Nations declared November 20 as Universal Children's Day in 1954. India had earlier observed Children's Day on November 20 before shifting the national observance to November 14 following Nehru's demise in 1964.
A resolution was subsequently adopted unanimously in Parliament to designate Nehru's birth anniversary as National Children's Day.
— ANI
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