Remembering Nehru: India’s First Prime Minister

May 27, 2025 Khushi Kumari

India pays tribute to its first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his death anniversary, May 27

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Nehru laid the foundation of a secular, democratic, and scientific India after Independence in 1947

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A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle

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Nehru became India’s first PM in 1947 and served until his death in 1964

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Nehru strengthened India’s democratic institutions and upheld the values of liberty, equality, and justice

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He promoted science, technology, and education through institutions like IITs and ISRO’s early development

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Nehru was a key figure in founding the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War era

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Nehru’s books like The Discovery of India and Glimpses of World History remain widely admired

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