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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occassion of Children's Day highlighted the state and central governments' ongoing commitment to empowering young minds through quality education, safety, and equal opportunities.

In a post on X, extending warm greetings and blessings to children across the country, CM Yogi described children as the nation's hopes and brightest prospects for the future .

बच्चे, राष्ट्र की आशाएं और भविष्य की सबसे सुंदर संभावनाएं हैं। बाल दिवस पर सभी प्यारे बच्चों को अपार स्नेह, आशीर्वाद एवं शुभकामनाएं। आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन में डबल इंजन सरकार हर बच्चे को सुरक्षित बचपन, अच्छी शिक्षा और उनके सपनों को साकार करने के अवसर प्रदान कर रही है। हर बचपन मुस्कुराए, हर प्रतिभा निखरे और हर सपना साकार हो, यही हमारा संकल्प है।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 14, 2026

He said, "Children are the nation's hopes and its brightest prospects for the future. On Children's Day, I send my deepest love, blessings and best wishes to all the dear children."

The Chief Minister credited the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led double-engine government in the State for providing a safe childhood, good education, and opportunities to children. 

"Under the guidance of the respected Prime Minister, @narendramodi ji, the double-engine government is providing every child with a safe childhood, a good education and opportunities to make their dreams come true. Our resolve is that every child should smile, every talent should flourish, and every dream should come true," he said.

The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru is celebrated as 'Bal Diwas' or Children's Day in India.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 137th birth anniversary.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Paying tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary."

Paying tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 14, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to the country's first Prime Minister, recalling his contribution to India's freedom struggle and his leadership during the formative years of independent India.

On the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji, I pay my tributes to him. His contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his leadership as the first Prime Minister of independent India left an enduring imprint on the formative years of our nation.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 14, 2026

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In a post on X, Singh said, "On the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji, I pay my tributes to him. His contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his leadership as the first Prime Minister of independent India left an enduring imprint on the formative years of our nation."

Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. He breathed his last on May 27, 1964. He became the prime minister on August 15, 1947, following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country.

After the death of Nehru, it was unanimously decided to mark his birthday as 'Bal Diwas' or Children's Day in India.