Photos – Jawaharlal Nehru’s Visit to Kalimpong
Here are some historical photographs of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to Kalimpong in 1952.
Some great sights of Kalimpong & Mela ground back in the day. Thanks to Mr. Tenpa for the discovery.
(Click here for more photographs from this series)
Prime Minister addresses a public meeting at Kalimpong on April 29, 1952.
Prime Minister address a public meeting at Kalimpong on April 29, 1952.
Prime Minister addresses a public meeting at Kalimpong on April 29, 1952.
A view of the gathering that listens to the Prime Minister’s speech at a public meeting held at Kalimpong on April 29, 1952.
A view of the gathering that listens to the Prime Minister’s speech at a public meeting held at Kalimpong on April 29, 1952.
A view of the gathering that listens to the Prime Minister’s speech at a public meeting held at Kalimpong on April 29, 1952.
One of the decorative welcome gates erected by the Tibetan Association in Kalimpong in honour of the Prime Minister’s visit there on April 26, 1952.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:26 pm IST
Great find.
I might have to print it and take it home to see if my folks know any of them in the fourth pic, including the two camera shy gents.
March 26th, 2010 at 11:08 pm IST
i had herad from my elders about nehru’s visit to my hometown many many years ago….the pictures prove it today….kudos to those who have put this pics n even preserved it…keep up the good work…