Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru—one of the foremost leaders of India’s independence struggle, the architect of modern India, and the first Prime Minister of independent India. He was a symbol of idealistic leadership, humanitarian vision, and international diplomacy.
Born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad to a prominent Kashmiri Brahmin family, Nehru’s father, Motilal Nehru, was one of the subcontinent’s most renowned barristers and politicians. From an early age, Nehru was deeply curious about the country, society, and humanity, which shaped him into a broad-minded, globally conscious personality.
After completing his university education and studying law in London, he returned to India and became involved in the Indian independence movement. Under the guidance of Mahatma Gandhi, he not only emerged as a key leader of the Indian National Congress but also as a driving force in the people’s movement. Nehru envisioned a free India based on the pillars of democracy, secularism, scientific temper, and socialist ideals.
As a planner, diplomat, and the architect of modern statecraft, Nehru was also highly respected on the global stage. His famous books, Discovery of India, Glimpses of World History, and Letters from a Father to His Daughter have earned a permanent place in world literature.
The Nehru family has played a pivotal role in the political history of the Indian subcontinent. His daughter, Indira Gandhi, and grandson, Rajiv Gandhi, both served as Prime Ministers of India, carrying forward Nehru’s legacy.
On May 27, 1964, Nehru passed away. His death marked the loss of one of the foremost architects of modern state-building in India, and history lost a visionary international leader.
With deep respect and gratitude, we remember Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru—an eternal beacon of ideals, humanity, and progress.