Delhi Congress workers pay tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 127 birth anniversary

NEW DELHI: Delhi Congress workers and leaders today paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and remembered his contribution in nation building on the occasion of his 127th birth anniversary.

Terming Nehru as a "visionary par excellence", Delhi Congress President Ajay Maken said that "far sighted" steps taken by him for all-round development of the country were now bearing fruits as India was on the "fast track" of development and progress.

Maken led the party leaders and workers in paying floral tributes at a portrait of Nehru during a function held at Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) office.

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Delhi incharge P C Chacko also paid tributes to Nehru during the function.