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Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Ten facts about India's first Prime Minister
Updated On: 26 May, 2023 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nehru was a prominent leader of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). He advocated for peaceful coexistence among nations and non-alignment with the two major power blocs of the Cold War era, the United States and the Soviet Union
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Jawaharlal Nehru -- India`s first Prime Minister. File Photo
India`s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru`s contributions to India`s struggle for independence, his leadership as the first Prime Minister, and his commitment to democratic principles continue to shape the nation`s identity and aspirations. His legacy as a statesman and his vision for a progressive and inclusive India remain significant to this day. Here are ten facts about the former prime minister.
Birth and Family: Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, into a prominent Kashmiri Pandit family. His father, Motilal Nehru, was a renowned lawyer and leader of the Indian National Congress.
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