The Jewish community here today held a public memorial service expressing grief over the death of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. A statement issued by the Central Jewish Board said:
“The Jews of India mourn the passing of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. His death is an irreparable loss to the Nation and to humanity. As architect of modern India, he inspired the Nation with ideals of peace and brotherhood of man, and dedicated his service to the Nation. His cherished ideals and vision of a better world will guide the fortunes of the Nation and serve as an eternal memorial to India’s greatest son.”
(The grief of world Jewry at the death of Nehru has been expressed by Dr. Nahum Goldmann, president of the World Jewish Congress, in a telegram sent to the Prime Minister’s daughter, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, in New Delhi. Dr. Goldmann indicated in his message that he had planned to meet the Prime Minister later this year in India.)
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