Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(1889-1964) was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 until his
death in 1964. He was a key leader of the Indian independence movement,
fighting for India's freedom from British colonial rule. He was also a leading
figure in the Indian National Congress party.
Nehru's vision for India was that of a secular, democratic, and socialist country, and he worked tirelessly to build a modern, industrialized nation. He was instrumental in the adoption of India's first constitution in 1950, which established the country as a republic with a parliamentary system of government. He also played a major role in the country's economic development, implementing policies to promote agriculture, industry, and education.
He also played a crucial role in the Non-Aligned Movement, promoting a foreign policy of neutrality in the Cold War and encouraging Third World countries to develop independently.
Nehru's personal life was marked by his strong commitment to the independence movement and his love for his country. He was married to Kamala Nehru, with whom he had one daughter, Indira Gandhi, who would later become Prime minister of India. Nehru was an avid writer and his book "Discovery of India" is considered a classic.
His death on May 27, 1964, was a major loss for India and his legacy continues to shape the country to this day.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's
personal life was marked by his deep commitment to the Indian independence
movement and his love for his country. He was born into a well-educated and
affluent family in Allahabad, India. He was educated in Britain, where he
studied at Cambridge University and the Inner Temple in London. He returned to
India in 1912 and became involved in the Indian independence movement.
In 1916, he married Kamala Kaul, with whom he had one daughter, Indira Gandhi, who later became the Prime Minister of India. Kamala died in 1936. Nehru remained a widower for the rest of his life.
Nehru was a prolific writer and his books, particularly "The Discovery of India" and "Glimpses of World History" are considered classics. He was a great lover of nature and was deeply interested in science and technology.
Despite his many responsibilities as a leader and statesman, he always made time for his family and friends and was known for his warm and charismatic personality. He was a deeply humane and compassionate man, who was deeply troubled by the suffering of the poor and marginalized.
His death on May 27, 1964, was a major loss for India and his legacy continues to shape the country to this day.