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YOUNG CHRONICLE

November 1st, 2014

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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!

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

Who was Chacha Nehru and
Why is Children’s Day
Celebrated on His Birthday?
125 years ago, Jawaharlal Nehru
was born, in Allahabad. He was the
son of an eminent lawyer, Motilal
Nehru. Jawahar was a brilliant and
compassionate child, who was greatly loved by all.
Motilal Nehru and Swaroop Rani, Jawaharlal Nehru’s
mother, sent him to England to do his M.A. from
Cambridge University.

When Jawahar returned, he realized that he was not
interested in making money as a Lawyer. Instead, he
wanted to serve the nation, help the poor and the
downtrodden. He joined the Congress and Gandhiji in the
Freedom Struggle of India and turned out to be an
extremely honest, and practical politician. When India
gained its independence, this outstanding politician was
named the first Prime Minister of the country.
Nehru's contribution to Society
Since Nehruji was the first Prime Minister of the nation,
and served the country for 17 years, it can be said that
he built modern India. His life and books (The Discovery
of India, ‘Glimpses of World History’ ) have influenced
our way of thinking and helped in all round development.
His letters to his daughter, Indira, were also compiled
into a book. The letters reflect his philosophical outlook,
his compassion and above all, his tender heart.
The birth of Chacha Nehru
Chacha Nehru was extremely 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 nurtured, as
they are 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. In fact, his own daughter, Indira Gandhi, grew up
to be the Third Prime Minister of India.
Nehruji 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 significance of Children's Day
The most important message of Chacha Nehru was, ‘ to
provide our children with a safe and loving environment,
and give them ample and equal opportunities.