Overview
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964) was the first Prime Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1964. A central figure in Indian politics before and after independence, he was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played a major role in shaping India's democratic and secular framework.
Fondly known as Chacha Nehru, he was deeply loved by children and believed in education, science, and industrial growth as the foundation for India's future.