New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, terming him the "jewel of India".

He emphasised that his vision of a progressive and inclusive nation continues to guide the party's efforts today.

In a post on X, Gandhi said that Nehru dreamt of a modern, scientific, progressive, and self-confident India, which remains an inspiration until today.

"With respectful homage on the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the jewel of India and the country's first Prime Minister. Freedom was not their destination, but a milestone in the nation's new journey. Swaraj was not about power, but about every citizen's participation and responsibility for the country's futur...