It seems to me that we are systematically eradicating the names of our first Prime Minister of India and the Father of the Nation. Nehru created the IITs and RECs. Although I am not part of that institution, my college from Karnataka University was the second top institution in Karnataka. The likes of my college and COEP(One of the greatest non IIT institutions) emulated the IIT curriculum, those institutions then were heavily govt aided and generated millions of engineers. Today, a new political party comes to power and dislikes the party the first PM is linked to and tries to eradicate the legacy built by these pioneers. Nehru had flaws in his governance (who does not have and I am least qualified to talk about it) but he was the chosen man then as opposed to Sardar Vallabhai Patel, although it is Patel who nominated Nehru to the top post for his ailing health. The flaws of Nehru is best narrated by one of the greatest legends JRD Tata and concludes with a statement he loved Nehru.
I will continue to felicitate them as long as I live. We grew up calling him Chacha Nehru, our parents never objected to it, but now we do not want to pass to our children. My children are growing up in America, who need not know these personalities unless they want to dig upon the roots of their parents. Democrats have governed USA for several terms not once have they said anything against George Washington and Abraham Lincoln which my children continue to felicitate and will hopefully pass it on to their children. Happy Birthday Chacha Nehru!