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YOUNG CHRONICLE

November 8th, 2014

THE YOUNG CHRONICLE
Happy Children’s Day
The future of the nation,
With intelligence and worth
The citizens of tomorrow
With lots of energy, no dearth!
The real strength of the country
With curiosity and a sense of fun
The foundation of society
Loving always, like the bright rays of the Sun
Compared to Roses by Chacha Nehru
So, a special day dedicated to you and him
Happy Birthday to Chachaji
And a Happy Children’s Day to you!

Who was Chacha Nehru and Why is
Children’s Day Celebrated on His
Birthday?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, was
India’s first Prime Minister. He
was born on November 14th, a
Hundred and Twenty Five years
ago

Now that was quite
a while back! He
sounds very old!

Well let’s start from the beginning. Jawaharlal
Nehru was born, in Allahabad. He was the son of
Swaroop Rani and Motilal Nehru, a very well known
lawyer. Jawahar was a brilliant and kind child, who
was loved by everyone.
When Jawaharlal Nehru grew up, he was sent to
England to do his M.A. from one of the best
universities, Cambridge University. When Jawahar
returned, he wanted to serve the nation. So he

joined
the Congress and Gandhiji, in fighting for the
freedom of India.
Jawaharlal Nehru turned into a wonderful leader and
was made the Prime Minister as soon as India won its
freedom.
Nehru's contribution to Society
Nehruji was the first Prime Minister of the nation,
and served the country for 17 years. He actually
built India.
The birth of Chacha Nehru
Chacha Nehru was very fond of children. He often
compared children to Roses, saying
that ‘children were like the buds in a garden’. He
felt that children should be carefully and lovingly
brought up, as they were the future of the nation
and the citizens of tomorrow. He believed
that children are the real strength of a country and
the very foundation of society.
Most importantly, Chacha Nehru did not discriminate
between boys and girls. He believed in giving equal
opportunities to girls and boys. In fact, his own
daughter, Indira Gandhi, grew up to be the Third
Prime Minister of India.
Quite naturally, he was loved by all children. That is
why children fondly gave him the name of 'Chacha
Nehru'.
As a tribute to this great man and his genuine love
for children, his birthday is celebrated all over India
as 'UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S DAY' across the country.

The Young Chronicle partners with Child
Rights and You (CRY), for the Delhi
Colourathon.
We at The Young Chronicle, invite you to participate in
the COLOURATHON, being held at the Central Park in
Connaught Place, on Sunday- November 16th.
Come and ‘Draw Your Imagination’, meet us, and grab
the Oh- So- Awesome AchaBacha and AchiBachi
badges. Also, show us your drawing and get featured
on The Young Chronicle.
Dignitaries, and renowned artists will also be gracing
the event and colouring their way through this amazing
event. You certainly don’t want to miss out on all the
fun and interesting things that will unfold there.