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THE SPIRIT REMAINS: People all over the country pay their homage to the mortal remains of Jawaharlal Nehru at nation-wide immersion ceremonies. At Shadipur near Srinagar the ashes are immersed at the confluence of the Jhelum and the Sind Nullah by the Sadar-i-Riyasat, Mr. Karan Singh. In Uttar Pradesh, the ashes are immersed at various points. Large crowds recalling other days when Jawaharlal Nehru was present with them as they watch the Jumna take the ashes. Homage’s all over the country and ashes scattered. In Delhi at Shantighat where the body of Mr. Nehru was cremated a ministerial delegation from Ghana lays a wreath. In Nairobi, Kenya, a meeting in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru is attended by people from all walks of life. Governor General of Kenya Mr. Malcolm Macdonald and the Prime Minister Mr. Jomo Kenyatta contact the memorial meeting held. In London, all-party memorial meeting attended by the Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and other dignitaries.

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1964