On Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's 61st death anniversary, Rahul Gandhi honored his great-grandfather, acknowledging his pivotal role in establishing a robust foundation for independent India. Gandhi highlighted Nehru's visionary leadership and invaluable contributions to social justice, modernity, education, the constitution, and democracy. Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Nehru.
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