India's first Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru
14 November 1889 – 27 May 1964 · Born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Who was Jawaharlal Nehru?
Jawaharlal Nehru was a central figure of the freedom movement and led independent India as Prime Minister from 1947 until his death. Children knew him as Chacha Nehru, and his birthday is celebrated as Children's Day.
Key dates
- 1929
Presides over the Lahore session of the Congress, which declares complete independence as its goal.
- 1946
Publishes The Discovery of India.
- 1947
Becomes the first Prime Minister of independent India on 15 August.
- 1964
Passes away in office on 27 May.
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