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Jawaharlal Nehru was a key Indian statesman and the first prime minister of India, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964. He played a crucial role in India's independence movement, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, and focused on building a modern, secular nation through industrialization and education. Nehru's legacy includes the establishment of democratic institutions and a non-aligned foreign policy, though he faced criticism for his handling of certain national issues.

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10 . Jawaharlal Nehru.

Jawaharlal Nehru was a prominent Indian statesman who played a pivotal role in India's
struggle for independence and its subsequent development as a nation.
Born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, British India, Nehru hailed from a wealthy and
influential Kashmiri Pandit family. He studied at Harrow School and Trinity College,
Cambridge, before returning to India in 1912.
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's ideals, Nehru joined the Indian National Congress and
quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the independence movement. His articulate
speeches and writings, coupled with his intellectual brilliance, earned him the admiration of
the masses.
Nehru was a firm believer in non-violence and civil disobedience, and he actively
participated in various protests against British rule. He was imprisoned several times for his
involvement in the freedom struggle.
Upon India's independence in 1947, Nehru became the country's first prime minister, a
position he held until his death in 1964. During his tenure, he focused on building a modern
and secular India, emphasizing industrialization, scientific development, and international
cooperation.
Nehru's legacy is multifaceted. He is credited with laying the foundation for India's
democratic institutions and its foreign policy of non-alignment. He is also remembered for his
contributions to education, science, and technology. However, he has also been criticized for
his handling of certain issues, such as the partition of India and the integration of princely
states.
Despite the controversies surrounding his tenure, Jawaharlal Nehru remains one of India's
most iconic leaders, remembered for his vision, his leadership, and his unwavering
commitment to the cause of freedom and progress.

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