A short note on Jawaharlal Nehru
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister when India achieved independence on 15th August 1947. He was born on 14th November 1889 at Allahabad (which is now known as Prayagraj). Because he shared a fond relationship with children his birthday is celebrated as ‘Children’s Day’ in India. This is also the reason why he was famously known as ‘Chacha Nehru’. He was the son of a famous barrister Motilal Nehru and his wife Swaroop Rani.
He went for his high school studies in London. He finished his graduation in Law from Trinity College, Cambridge, and practised law at Inner Temple in London. He came to India to fight for Indian Independence. Under the guidance of Mahatma Gandhi, he worked for independence with the Indian National Congress.
When he was in jail from 1942 to 1946 he wrote, ‘The Discovery of India’. His inaugural speech as the first Prime Minister of independent India, ‘Tryst with Destiny’, is widely popular. His vision established several prominent educational, technological, and medical institutions. His contributions to diverse fields such as industrial, agricultural, projects, and foreign policies put India in a respectable position on the world map.