Children are the nation's brightest prospects, says Yogi Adityanath
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister extended greetings to children on Children's Day and highlighted government efforts for their empowerment.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described children as the country's hopes and most promising future prospects on Children's Day, according to ANI. In a post on X, the Chief Minister sent his blessings and wishes to children across India.
Adityanath stated that the double-engine government, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working to ensure every child receives a safe childhood, quality education, and the chance to achieve their dreams. He said the government's resolve is to see every talent flourish and every dream come true.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 137th birth anniversary. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to Nehru, noting his role in the freedom struggle and his leadership during the early years of independent India.
India celebrates Children's Day, or Bal Diwas, to mark the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and served as the country's first Prime Minister after August 15, 1947.